Pork Meatball Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toas

Name: Pork Meatball Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1 shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Szechwan peppercorns or freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup Shaoxing rice wine or sake; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps halved; 3 ounces baby spinach (4 cups); 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Red chili sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Szechwan peppercorns or freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup Shaoxing rice wine or sake
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps halved
3 ounces baby spinach (4 cups)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Red chili sauce, for serving

1
In a large bowl, mix the ground pork with the ginger, shallot, garlic and ground Szechwan peppercorns.
2
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the rice wine and the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and sesame oil.
3
Form the mixture into 10 meatballs.
4
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering.
5
Add the meatballs and cook over moderately high heat until browned all over, about 4 minutes.
6
Add the chicken broth and mushrooms and simmer over moderate heat until the meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the spinach, scallions, soy sauce and the remaining 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon rice wine and simmer until the spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.
8
Season the soup with salt and serve with chili sauce on the side.

707

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground pork, 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger, 1 shallot, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Pork Meatball Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Rice 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.

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Pork Meatball Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Rice

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