Spicy Shanghi Meatballs With Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Shanghi Meatballs With Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces firm tofu (1 small pad); 1/2 lb ground pork (or other ground meat); 1 egg (beaten); 1 teaspoon ginger (finely minced); 1 teaspoon garlic (finely minced); 1 teaspoon hot chili pepper (small remove seeds chopped up ); 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce (in lieu of above); 1 teaspoon spring onion (scallions, finely chopped); 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce substitution); 1 tablespoon soya sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 8 tablespoons cornstarch; salt and white pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons peanut oil (or more)

Servings: persons

2 ounces firm tofu (1 small pad)
1/2 lb ground pork (or other ground meat)
1 egg (beaten)
1 teaspoon ginger (finely minced)
1 teaspoon garlic (finely minced)
1 teaspoon hot chili pepper (small remove seeds chopped up )
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce (in lieu of above)
1 teaspoon spring onion (scallions, finely chopped)
1 teaspoon oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce substitution)
1 tablespoon soya sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
8 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and white pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons peanut oil (or more)

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PREPARATION-.
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In a large wooden or other bowl, add the tofu and mash up with a fork. Then add the ground meat, egg, ginger, garlic chili pepper(or garlic/chili paste), scallions, oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce), soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch. Add salt and pepper as desired to taste, Mix thoroughly.
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Then take a small amount and roll into meatballs, the size of a ping pong /golf ball (or larger if desired) which should yield about 12 small ones or 8 big ones, set aside.
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DIRECTIONS-.
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In a wok (Teflin preferred) add the oil and when medium hot add all the meatballs and make sure they are not touching each other. After a minute or two turn onto another side, cook. Then turn again and toss carefully without breaking the meatballs up... until they are brown and thoroughly cooked on each surface. And if you like, can be slightly flat for easier cooking.
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Remove all the meatballs and onto paper towels, tossing gently to help absorb some of the oil on them.
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See notes below and enjoy!
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NOTES-.
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In small plates add some cooked vegetables/rice and let guests add meatballs (or just use toothpicks for the smaller sized meatball). If making a soup, use a nice clear chicken/beef broth, add some cooked Chinese Vegetables and then add meatballs to individual bowls. Plus a dash of sesame oil to taste.
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An alternate method, is to place the uncooked meatballs into a wok with stock and pouch, cook for about 20 minutes, remove and drain and use as above. Further, you can add more tofu for a lighter meatball as well, but not as tasty as the original recipe.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces firm tofu (1 small pad), 1/2 lb ground pork (or other ground meat), 1 egg (beaten), 1 teaspoon ginger (finely minced), and more.

Yes, Spicy Shanghi Meatballs With Tofu 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.

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Spicy Shanghi Meatballs With Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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