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Winter Melon and Cilantro Quick-Boiled Meatballs

Winter Melon and Cilantro Quick-Boiled Meatballs

Springy pork meatballs seasoned with oyster sauce and egg, poached gently until they float, then finished with tender winter melon slices and bright cilantro in a light broth.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Cut the winter melon into thick slices, and cut the cilantro and green onions into sections.

  2. 2
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    Add chopped green onions and chopped ginger to the minced pork, along with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken essence, egg, and cooked oil, and mix until well combined.

  3. 3
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    Place the pot on the stove to boil water, using slightly more water than needed. When the water starts to bubble and make noise at the edges, reduce the heat.

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    Form the minced meat into small balls and put them into the water. Do not stir them until the balls float.

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    After the meatballs float to the surface, use a spoon to skim off the foam.

  6. 6
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    Add a spoonful of salt.

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    Sprinkle white pepper powder.

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    Add the winter melon slices and cook for 5 minutes.

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    Add the green onions and cilantro.

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    Cook the cilantro until soft, then add a small amount of sesame oil.

  11. 11
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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Winter melon
    500g
  • Pork
    to taste
  • white pepper powder
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion Herb
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    to taste
  • Sesame oil
    to taste