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Meatballs in sour soup

How to make sour soup meatballs: 12 steps (illustrated). Cut pork belly and ginger into small pieces, then grind them into minced meat using a meat grinder.

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Meatballs in sour soup
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Cut the pork belly and ginger into small pieces, then grind them into minced meat using a meat grinder.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Add all the seasonings shown in the picture to the minced meat and stir in one direction until well combined.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Add an appropriate amount of cornstarch, stir in one direction and knead until the mixture becomes elastic.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Finally, check the consistency. Squeeze it with your hand; it should hold its shape.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Heat water in a pot, squeezing out meatballs as you cook (do not boil the water; keep it at around 90 degrees Celsius).

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Squeeze all the meatballs into the pot and cook over medium heat until they float to the surface.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Remove the cooked meatballs and set aside.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    To make sure everyone can clearly see the ingredients for the sour soup base: it mainly consists of light soy sauce, chicken bouillon, and black rice vinegar.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Add an appropriate amount of boiling water, pour the seasonings from the bowl into the pot and bring to a boil.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Once the water boils, add the meatballs and leafy greens.

    Step 10
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Continue to boil for two or three minutes, then sprinkle with a little white pepper powder before serving!

    Step 11
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Sour Soup Meatballs - Finished Product Image

    Step 12

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv