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Easy Meatball Recipe
When I was a child, the dish I looked forward to the most during the New Year was my mom's meatballs. Those round, plump meatballs were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with rich meaty flavor with every bite. This beloved dish, filled with love, is one I often make now, and today I'm excited to share my meatball recipe with you.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
- ·500g pork leg (fresh, minced)
Additional Ingredients
- ·50g carrot (diced)
- ·50g tofu (cut into small pieces)
- ·20g scallions (chopped)
- ·15g ginger (minced)
Seasonings
- ·6g salt
- ·15ml oyster sauce
- ·10ml soy sauce
- ·1g five-spice powder
- ·2g pepper
- ·5ml sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Prepare Ingredients:
Finely chop the carrot, ginger, and scallions. Cut the tofu into small cubes and mince the pork. Place the minced pork in a bowl and add one egg, minced ginger, chopped carrot, chopped scallions, and tofu cubes.
Step 2
Seasoning:
Add two tablespoons of cornstarch, half a teaspoon of pepper, half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of five-spice powder, a splash of cooking wine, soy sauce, and one tablespoon of oyster sauce to the bowl. Use chopsticks to mix all the ingredients and seasonings until the meat mixture is well combined and sticky.
Drizzle a few drops of sesame oil into the mixed meat, and continue to stir until evenly combined to enhance the aroma.
Step 3
Prepare for Frying:
Pour enough oil into a pan to fill it halfway, and heat it until it reaches about 350°F (about 180°C). Meanwhile, use your hands to shape the meat mixture into approximately 2 cm-sized balls.
Step 4
Initial Frying:
Carefully drop the meatballs into the hot oil one by one, using a spatula to gently move them around for even frying. Fry until the outer layer turns light golden, then remove the meatballs and let them drain on paper towels.
Step 5
Double Frying:
Increase the oil temperature to about 400°F (about 200°C). Return the pre-fried meatballs to the oil and fry again until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 6
Plate and Serve:
Arrange the fried meatballs on a plate, and enjoy your delicious meatballs!