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Four Happiness Meatballs

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Four Happiness Meatballs is a comforting Chinese classic that balances rich, savory pork with the fresh crunch of bok choy and water chestnuts. These large meatballs are pan-fried to develop a golden crust before being gently simmered in a fragrant sauce of soy, sherry, and ginger. The dish gets its name from the "four happinesses" represented by the ingredients, symbolizing good fortune. It's a hearty side dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 278
Description
Four Happiness Meatballs is a comforting Chinese classic that balances rich, savory pork with the fresh crunch of bok choy and water chestnuts. These large meatballs are pan-fried to develop a golden crust before being gently simmered in a fragrant sauce of soy, sherry, and ginger. The dish gets its name from the "four happinesses" represented by the ingredients, symbolizing good fortune. It's a hearty side dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ginger, scallions, water chestnuts, salt, corn starch mixture, soy sauce, dry sherry, and egg.
  2. 2
    Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  3. 3
    Shape the mixture into 4 large meatballs.
  4. 4
    Wash the bok choy thoroughly to remove any sandy particles, then cut crosswise into 2-inch sections.
  5. 5
    Heat the cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Fry 2 meatballs at a time until both sides are browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  7. 7
    Remove the browned meatballs and set aside, then fry the remaining 2 meatballs until browned.
  8. 8
    Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok.
  9. 9
    Add the bok choy sections to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
  10. 10
    Remove the wok from the heat.
  11. 11
    Line the stems of the bok choy in the bottom of a casserole dish or the wok.
  12. 12
    Place the fried meatballs on top of the bok choy stems, then cover with the bok choy leaves.
  13. 13
    In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, sugar, and dry sherry. Pour this mixture over the meatballs and vegetables.
  14. 14
    Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  15. 15
    Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  16. 16
    Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 278kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 91mg31%
Sodium 3727mg156%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
Protein 31g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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