Oriental Pork Balls In Hoisin Broth
This recipe brings together the flavors of tender pork meatballs in a savory, fragrant broth packed with vegetables and Asian seasonings. The result is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for a satisfying meal. The combination of soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, hoisin sauce, and ginger infuses the broth with rich flavors while the variety of vegetables adds a refreshing crunch to every spoonful. This dish is both flavorful and nourishing, making it a delightful addition to your meal rotation.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g pack lean pork mince
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 225g can water chestnuts , drained, half finely chopped, half sliced
- 500ml chicken stock
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- thumb-sized piece ginger , shredded
- 2 large carrots , shaved into strips with a potato peeler
- 8 Chinese leaves , thick part sliced, leaves shredded
- 300g pack beansprouts
- bunch spring onions , cut into lengths, plus a few tops chopped to serve
Instructions
- Tip the mince into a bowl with the soy, cornflour, five-spice, chopped water chestnuts and some black pepper. Work everything together, then shape into 12 meatballs.
- Pour the stock into a wide, deep pan and stir in the hoisin and ginger. Add the meatballs, then cover and poach for 5 mins. Drop in the carrots, Chinese leaves, beansprouts, spring onions and sliced chestnuts, then put on the lid and simmer for 5 mins. Ladle into bowls, then serve scattered with spring onion tops.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 366 calories
- Fat Content: 14 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 29 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 11 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 32 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.5 milligram of sodium
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