Chinese Cabbage and Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Chinese Cabbage and Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Ground pork; 1 packet Firm tofu; 1 piece Minced ginger; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 head Chinese cabbage; 1 clump Bok choy; 1/3 Carrot; 30 grams Cellophane noodles; 2 tsp Chicken soup stock powder; 1200 ml Boiling water; 2 to 3 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 Oil

Servings: persons

300 grams Ground pork
1 packet Firm tofu
1 piece Minced ginger
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sake
1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1/4 head Chinese cabbage
1 clump Bok choy
1/3 Carrot
30 grams Cellophane noodles
2 tsp Chicken soup stock powder
1200 ml Boiling water
2 to 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 Oil

1
Drain the tofu.
2
Put the ground pork, tofu, ginger and seasoning ingredients in a bowl, mix well and divide into 8 portions.
3
Chop up the Chinese cabbage and bok choy roughly.
4
Slice the carrot into 5 cm strips.
5
Rehydrate the cellophane noodles and cut them up.
6
Put some oil in a frying pan, add the meatballs from Step 1, and brown them on both sides.
7
Put the hot water and Chinese soup stock granules in a pan.
8
Add the browned meatballs from Step 3, and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Add the cut up vegetables from Step 2 and the seasoning ingredients.
10
Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
11
Add the noodles at the end.

3169

kcal

Calories

342

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Ground pork, 1 packet Firm tofu, 1 piece Minced ginger, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chinese Cabbage and Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Cabbage and Meatball Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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