Chinese
Chinese - Hakka and Teochew
Teochew Beef Balls
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 beef mince, well chilled
- • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- • 1 tbsp cornflour
- • 1 tsp fine salt
- • 1/2 tsp white pepper
- • 1 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1L beef or chicken stock
- • 2 spring onions, sliced
- • Fresh coriander, for garnish
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pound or process the beef with the bicarbonate of soda, cornflour, salt, and pepper until a sticky paste forms.
2
Phase 2
Beat in the fish sauce and chill 30 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Roll the paste into walnut-sized balls.
4
Phase 4
Slide the balls into barely simmering stock and poach 12 minutes until they float.
5
Phase 5
Serve in the broth topped with spring onions and coriander.