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Exclusive Wood Ear and Loofah Meatball Soup

Exclusive Wood Ear and Loofah Meatball Soup

A homestyle meatball soup where loofah and wood ear are stir-fried first for fragrance, then hand-squeezed pork balls are poached straight into the light, savory broth.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Peel the loofah and cut it into rolling knife pieces.

  2. 2
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    Mix the minced meat with salt, white sugar, cooking wine, light soy sauce, minced ginger, and the white part of the green onion until well combined.

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    Soak the wood ear mushrooms in warm water until they expand, then rinse them clean.

  4. 4
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    Shred the wood ear mushrooms and ginger, and chop the green onions.

  5. 5
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    Add shredded ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry until fragrant.

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    Add the loofah and stir-fry until soft.

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    Add the wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry a few times, then pour in two bowls of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

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    Turn the heat down, scoop the minced meat into a ball with a spoon and put it into the pot.

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    Once the meatballs are done, cook them over medium heat until cooked through, and add an appropriate amount of salt.

  10. 10
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    Season with a few drops of sesame oil and a little chicken bouillon, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Luffa
    to taste
  • Black fungus
    to taste
  • minced meat
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • white sugar
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • Raw oil
    to taste
  • Sesame oil
    to taste
  • chicken essence
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Minced ginger
    to taste
  • chopped green onions
    to taste