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Chinese Meatballs

Recipe #204 | 1¾ hours | 1 hour prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Gilcat2

Don't let the long instructions fool you. This isn't hard, and it's very, very good!

Posted on: Sep 20, 1999

Ingredients

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

    1. 1
      Combine pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, ginger, green onion, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, wine, salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, and egg.
    2. 2
      Make twelve meatballs.
    3. 3
      Heat oil in wok.
    4. 4
      Add meatballs; cook 6-8 minutes, until browned, stirring occasionally.
    5. 5
      Transfer meatballs to 5-qt saucepan; discard drippings.
    6. 6
      Add chicken broth, 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sugar.
    7. 7
      Bring to a boil.
    8. 8
      Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
    9. 9
      Meanwhile, core cabbage. Cut base of leaves into 2" squares.
    10. 10
      Cut leafy tops in half.
    11. 11
      Place over meatballs; cover and simmer 10 minutes more. Transfer meatballs and cabbage to serving platter.
    12. 12
      Blend 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 3 Tbsp water, and stir into pan juices cooking until slightly thickened.
    13. 13
      Add sesame oil and serve over meatballs.

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    From: mandagirl

    On Jan 17, 2007

    delicious meatballs! I served them with Chinese Green Beans (Chinese green beans and Simple Chinese Noodles (Simple Chinese Noodles) Wonderful combination!

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    From: Teocalli

    On Jul 22, 2005

    Tried your recipe last night. My fault I forgot to pay attention to the time required for the recipe (not to do at the last minute). However, Wow that was so good, the wait was worth! Thank you for sharing this recipe. Teocalli

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  • From: Cinizini

    On Jun 10, 2005

    Excellent flavor--love the ginger in this, and the meatballs were very tender. I was anticipating that they might fall apart in the frying but they stayed together without incident. Added a little white pepper and dried shitake mushrooms to the broth. One thing I would change for next time is adding less cornstarch as the gravy was a little too thick with the entire amount listed. Thanks for the wonderful recipe; will definitely make this again.

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  • From: Happy_Housewife

    On Mar 24, 2005

    Thanks for the recipe. I made this for my husband today; we both love it!!!!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (192g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 napa cabbage

    Calories 228
    Calories from Fat 99 (43%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 11.1g 17%
    Saturated Fat 2.6g 12%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 108mg 36%
    Sodium 968mg 40%
    Potassium 451mg 12%
    Total Carbohydrate 6.9g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
    Sugars 1.4g
    Protein 23.4g 46%
    Vitamin A 104mcg 2%
    Vitamin B6 0.5mg 23%
    Vitamin B12 0.9mcg 14%
    Vitamin C 1mg 2%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
    Calcium 34mg 3%
    Iron 1mg 9%

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