Deep Fried Lotus Root Meatballs
By LornaLau
These lotus root meatballs are easy to make and so tasty. A great dish for dinner parties and family meals.
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Ingredients
- 1) 350g extra lean ground pork;
- 2) 3 green onions finely chopped, 1.5 tsp ginger freshly minced, 1 tsp sugar, 2/3 tsp salt, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp Yummy House soy sauce, 1/4 tsp chicken broth mix, 2 tbsp corn starch, 1/6 tsp thirteen scented spice or white pepper powder, 1.5 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp water;
- 3) 450g lotus root;
- 4) ¼ cup all purpose flour, 2 tbsp water;
- 5) 3 cups corn oil.
Details
Servings 12
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 25mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Combine all ingredients of Ingredient 1 and Ingredient 2 in a bowl. Stir in one direction for 3 minutes with a wooden spoon, until the mixture becomes sticky.
Step 2
Peel lotus root and rinse with water, then chop finely. Add to the meat and stir in one direction for another 2 minutes, until well mixed.
Step 3
Add 3 cups corn oil in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, spoon out about 4 tsp meat mixture and shape it in your palm until it forms a ball. Gently drop several meatballs into the hot oil. Deep fry and turn often until golden brown. Drain on paper towel before serving.
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