STEP 1.1in a small bowl combine 4 tbsp cornflour + 40 ml water to make a smooth mixture.
STEP 2.2 place 500 minced beef or pork in a large mixing bowl, add ½ tsp ground red pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cornflour water mixture, 2 finely chopped spring onions, 3 finely chopped slices of ginger, 1 tbsp oil and break 1 egg into the bowl.
STEP 3.3 mix all the ingredients well together.
STEP 4.4 take 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll to form a ball. Arrange all the meatballs on a plate.
STEP 5.5 in a wok heat oil for deep frying. When hot add the meatballs one at a time and deep fry till golden.
STEP 6.6 use a slotted spoon to remove and drain the balls.
STEP 7.7 then place the fried meatballs in a saucepan, add 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cloves of garlic sliced, 3 slices of ginger, 2 spring onions cut into halves, ½ tsp red peppercorns, 1 star anise, 1 tbsp sugar and 800 ml water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
STEP 8.8 reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
STEP 9.9 remove and drain the meatballs. Arrange them in a shallow wide bowl.
STEP 10.10 strain the boiling liquid from the pan into a wok and bring it to a boil.
STEP 11.11 add remaining 2 tbsp cornflour water mixture and stir till sauce thickens.
STEP 12.12 pour the thick sauce over the meatballs, garnish and serve.
Nutrition value
1486
calories per serving
85 g Fat124 g Protein66 g Carbs24 g FiberOther
Current Totals
85 g Fat
124 g Protein
66 g Carbs
24 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
66 g
Protein
124 g
Fiber
24 g
Fats
Fat
85 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
631 mg
Iron
25 mg
Vitamin A
370 mcg
Vitamin B1
1 mg
Vitamin B2
1 mg
Vitamin B3
30 mg
Vitamin B6
3 mg
Vitamin B9
479 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
119 mg
Vitamin E
6 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
302 mg
Manganese
8 mg
Phosphorus
1371 mg
Selenium
84 mcg
Zinc
27 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
