Clear Soup Dumplings

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Chop the minced meat into a finer consistency (preferably using lean meat).

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Finely chop the scallions and ginger, then mince them together with the ground meat.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add cooking wine, egg white, cornstarch, MSG, chicken bouillon, and pepper. If the minced meat is too dry, you can add some Sichuan peppercorn water. Then stir in one direction until the minced meat becomes firm.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Freeze in the refrigerator for 5 10 to allow the meat to shrink and retain moisture.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Put water in a pot, slice scallions and ginger into large pieces, add a star anise, and then shape the frozen minced meat into meatballs.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   When the water in the pot reaches about 60 °C, add the prepared meatballs. It's best to maintain this water temperature throughout the process.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Once the meatballs float to the surface, remove the scallions, ginger, and star anise, and sprinkle with a little salt.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Before serving, sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle with sesame oil. A delicious, nutritious, and refreshing clear meatball soup is ready!