Chinese Pork Balls Recipe

Name: Chinese Pork Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped scallions; 3 lbs lean ground pork; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups bread, crumbs; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; cornstarch, for dusting; oil (for deep frying); Sauce; 1 3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cystallized ginger; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

3 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups finely chopped scallions
3 lbs lean ground pork
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups bread, crumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
cornstarch, for dusting
oil (for deep frying)
Sauce
1 3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons finely chopped cystallized ginger
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup water

1
Make the Pork Balls: Place water chestnuts, scallions, pork, salt, soy sauce, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix with hands. Add bread crumbs and ginger and mix well. Chill mixture for 1 hour.
2
Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in cornstarch.
3
Heat 2 inches of oil to 370 degrees in a deep skillet or large pot. Carefully drop balls into oil one at a time, a dozen per batch. Fry the balls for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Break one open to make sure it is cooked through; there should be no pink left. Drain on paper towels. Reheat oil between batches.
4
Prepare the Sauce: Place pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, broth, and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water and, using a whisk, stir into the boiling mixture. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Then reduce heat to very low.
5
Place pork balls in chafing dish and stir in enough sauce to coat.

1464

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped scallions, 3 lbs lean ground pork, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Chinese Pork Balls 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.

Chinese Pork Balls

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