Chinese Fried Meat Balls

Chinese meatballs are very famous around the world, which features the crispy crust and meaty taste. If you are in the mood to make meatballs at home, why don't give this simple recipe a try?

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Utensils:

Wok, bowl, plate.

Serves 3

Ingredients:

17 oz./500g ground pork

2 water chestnut, finely chopped, optional

1 tbsp.chopped scallion

1 tbsp.cornstarch

1 egg

5 tbsps.vegetable oil

Seasoning A:

Proper quantity of salt and MSG to taste
1/2-1 tbsp.granulated sugar
1 tbsp.Shao-Hsing rice wine, or dry sherry
1-2 tbsp.light soy sauce

Directions:

1. Beat the egg in a bowl, whisk lightly.

2. In another big bowl, combine the ground pork with water chestnut, and egg cream, 1-2 tsp.chopped scallion, 1-2 tsp.cornstarch, and seasoning A (P1). Stir clockwise until it becomes like a paste (P2)

3. Form the mixture into tiny balls of about 1-inch diameter (P3).

4. Heat 5 tbsps.vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering on the bottom and very hot，but not yet smoking, deep fry each ball over medium heat until golden (P4), then drain well in a colander and place on a plate, when cool enough, serve.

Chinese Fried Meat Balls