Braised Mushroom Meatballs with Winter Melon

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the materials as shown in the picture.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the winter melon into chunks, smash the ginger and garlic, cut the scallions into sections, and prepare a few peppercorns.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add appropriate amounts of minced ginger, minced scallions, starch, egg white, salt, and minced shiitake mushrooms to the minced meat and mix well.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Roll the meatballs into balls by hand.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Pour in enough cooking oil to heat to about 80% of its maximum temperature. (For frying meatballs, you'll need a little more oil.)

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the meatballs in the oil and fry until both sides are golden brown.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Flip the meatballs over and fry them again.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Remove the meatballs from the pan, leaving a small amount of oil in the pan.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add garlic, ginger, scallions, and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry until fragrant.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add the winter melon and stir-fry 30 seconds.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour in an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and stir-fry 20 seconds.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add the meatballs and stir-fry 20 seconds.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Pour in half a bowl of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add a suitable amount of salt, stir-fry evenly, and cook until the broth thickens.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Tender and delicious!