Steamed Pork and Lotus Root Balls

Name: Steamed Pork and Lotus Root Balls
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 300g Ground pork; 100g Lotus root; 1 Egg; 10g Ginger; 1 tbsp Cooking wine; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 2 stalks Scallions

Tender pork meatballs studded with crunchy lotus root, steamed to perfection in a light, savory sauce.

45 min

Easy

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Story

This dish transforms simple ground pork and lotus root into a delightful texture contrast. The lotus root retains a slight crunch while the pork remains juicy, all brought together by a savory marinade and gentle steaming.

Ingredients

Ground pork 300g

Lotus root 100g

Egg 1

Ginger 10g

Cooking wine 1 tbsp

Salt 1 tsp

Sugar 1/2 tsp

Scallions 2 stalks

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

Rinse the lotus root thoroughly and mince it into small pieces, keeping some texture rather than making a puree. Finely mince the pork and the fresh ginger.

Mix the Filling

Combine the minced pork, lotus root, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, salt, cooking wine, and sugar. Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and well-combined.

Shape and Steam

Form the meat mixture into large, round balls. Place them on a heatproof plate and set up a steamer. Steam the balls over high heat for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.