CHINESE PORK MEATBALLS

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These meatballs are easy to make and taste fantastic. Pork meatballs are deep-fried until golden, then simmered in a seasoned chicken stock. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with freshly cooked rice.

Provided by Chelsea

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces ground pork
2 eggs
½ cup cornstarch
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup chicken broth, or as needed
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Combine pork, eggs, 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, spring onions, ginger, salt, and soy sauce in a large bowl. Mix well and form into 8 balls.
Heat oil in a large wok over medium heat. Cook meatballs in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok. Return meatballs to the wok; add enough chicken broth to just cover meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
Mix remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with water in a bowl. Stir into the wok until chicken broth thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1318.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g