BEEF BALLS (DIM SUM)

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Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 Strip dried tangerine peel - (abt 2")
= (or 2 tbspns finely-chopped fresh
Orange or tangerine peel)
1 lb 454g / 16oz Ground turkey
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6oz Finely-chopped waterchestnuts
1 tablespoon 15ml Chopped cilantro (Chinese parsley)
2 tablespoons 30ml Chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons 30ml Oyster sauce
1 tablespoon 15ml Soy sauce
2 teaspoons 10ml Sesame oil
2 tablespoons 30ml Cornstarch

Steps:

If using dried tangerine peel, soak it in warm water to cover for 30 minutes; drain and mince. Combine all the ingredients except the watercress and dipping sauce in a medium bowl; mix well. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 20 meatballs, each approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place a steaming rack in a wok; add water to just below the level of the rack and bring it to a boil. Arrange the turkey balls in two greased 9-inch glass pie pans. Set one pan on the rack, cover, and steam until turkey is no longer pink (cut a small slit through a turkey ball to test), about 12 minutes. Serve the first portion while you steam the second. Place the watercress on a serving platter and arrange the turkey balls on top. Serve with Worcestershire sauce or the soy-mustard dip. This recipe yields 20 meatballs. Variation: Traditionally this dish is made with beef; you can also try it with finely chopped raw shrimp or minced chicken. Microwave Method: Instead of steaming the turkey balls, place them in a 9-inch microwave-safe glass pie pan, cover, and cook on high for 2 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook on medium until the turkey is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Serve as above.