Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Fried Meatballs Min
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g minced pork
- • 100g water chestnuts, finely diced
- • 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and minced
- • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp red rice wine (hongzao jiu)
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp five-spice powder
- • 1 egg
- • 300ml oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the pork, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and spring onions.
2
Phase 2
Add red rice wine, soy sauce, five-spice, and egg; stir one way until sticky.
3
Phase 3
Form the mixture into 5cm balls.
4
Phase 4
Fry the balls in oil at 170C until golden, about 6 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Drain on kitchen roll and serve hot with a dipping sauce.