Chinese Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chinese Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork, ground; 1/4 lb shrimp, minced; 1/4 cup water chestnut, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced; 1 whole green onion, minced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, TOTAL; 1 tablespoon white wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar, TOTAL; 3 tablespoons cornstarch, TOTAL; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 napa cabbage; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 lb lean pork, ground
1/4 lb shrimp, minced
1/4 cup water chestnut, minced
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1 whole green onion, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce, TOTAL
1 tablespoon white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar, TOTAL
3 tablespoons cornstarch, TOTAL
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 napa cabbage
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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["Combine pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, ginger, green onion, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, wine, salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, and egg.", "Make twelve meatballs.", "Heat oil in wok.", "Add meatballs; cook 6-8 minutes, until browned, stirring occasionally.", "Transfer meatballs to 5-qt saucepan; discard drippings.", "Add chicken broth, 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sugar.", "Bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.", "Meanwhile, core cabbage. Cut base of leaves into 2"" squares.", "Cut leafy tops in half.", "Place over meatballs; cover and simmer 10 minutes more. Transfer meatballs and cabbage to serving platter.", "Blend 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 3 Tbsp water, and stir into pan juices cooking until slightly thickened.", "Add sesame oil and serve over meatballs."]

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean pork, ground, 1/4 lb shrimp, minced, 1/4 cup water chestnut, minced, 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chinese Meatballs

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