Fried Pork Sauce

This hearty Chinese-style dish features large, hand-minced pork meatballs slowly browned in a wok until deeply flavorful. The pork is served atop a vibrant bed of stir-fried celery, cabbage, chestnuts, and onion, creating a perfect balance of textures and savory notes. The slow-cooking method ensures the meatballs remain tender and juicy, while the vegetables provide a crisp, fresh contrast. Ideal for family dinners or weekend meals, this recipe brings authentic home-style cooking to your table with simple, accessible ingredients. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, protein-rich meal that showcases the versatility of the wok and the harmony of traditional Chinese flavors.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5

Calories: 1389.3

Description

This hearty Chinese-style dish features large, hand-minced pork meatballs slowly browned in a wok until deeply flavorful. The pork is served atop a vibrant bed of stir-fried celery, cabbage, chestnuts, and onion, creating a perfect balance of textures and savory notes. The slow-cooking method ensures the meatballs remain tender and juicy, while the vegetables provide a crisp, fresh contrast. Ideal for family dinners or weekend meals, this recipe brings authentic home-style cooking to your table with simple, accessible ingredients. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, protein-rich meal that showcases the versatility of the wok and the harmony of traditional Chinese flavors.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoon Soya sauce
3 Tablespoon Oil
1 1/2 lbs Coarsely shredded celery
Take your Chinese cleaver and coarsely dice pork. Dice water
Lift meatballs from wok and reserve on platter. Add celery cabbage

Directions

1
Finely mince pork, celery cabbage (about 4-5 cups), chestnuts, and slices of onion together on a heavy-duty cutting board using a cleaver until blended into a cohesive lump.
2
Season the minced meat mixture with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix well and form into 4 large meatballs.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium heat for about 1 minute.
4
Add the pork meatballs to the wok and brown slowly on all sides, approximately 15 minutes.
5
Cover the wok, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook the pork balls for a further 30 minutes. Lift the cover occasionally to turn the meatballs, ensuring they cook evenly.
6
Remove the cooked meatballs from the wok and set aside on a platter.
7
In the same wok, add the remaining celery cabbage, chestnuts, and onion slices. If there is not enough meat juice (about 1/2 cup), add 1/4 cup of water.
8
Stir-fry the vegetables for about 1 minute.
9
Cover the wok and cook for a further 3 minutes, lifting the cover once or twice to stir the cabbage.
10
Transfer the cooked vegetable mixture to a serving platter.
11
Arrange the fried pork meatballs over the vegetable base and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1389.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 150.7g232%
Saturated Fat 22.6g114%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 195318.3mg8139%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 3.1g7%

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

Note

Celery cabbage is a winter season vegetable. If it is not available in summer, regular cabbage can be substituted.

Traditional preparation involves mincing the ingredients by hand with a cleaver, which takes about 10-15 minutes, to achieve the desired texture and blend of flavors.

Ensure the meatballs are turned regularly during the slow-cooking phase to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Keywords: chinese, pork, meatballs, wok, stir-fry, celery, cabbage, soy sauce, chestnuts, onion, minced meat, cleaver, home-style, dinner, hearty, savory, asian, comfort food

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