Chinese
Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine
Fried Pork Meatballs
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 spring onions, finely chopped
- • 3 slices ginger, minced
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 egg
- • 50g cornflour
- • 500ml oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the pork, water chestnuts, spring onion, ginger, wine, soy sauce, egg, and cornflour.
2
Phase 2
Stir in one direction until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
3
Phase 3
Roll the mixture into even walnut-sized meatballs.
4
Phase 4
Fry in oil at 160°C for 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Raise the heat to 190°C and fry again for 1 minute to crisp.
6
Phase 6
Drain and serve hot, plain or with a light soy-vinegar dip.