Sixi Balls (Lion’s Head Meatballs)

February 03, 2014

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This is a must-have for Chinese New Year feasts and every important celebration in north China! It is always served in four, since “sixi” means “four happy things” in Chinese. In this dish, “sixi” suggests four best blessings in Chinese traditional culture: good fortune, wealth, longevity, and happy family life.

Meatballs:
10 oz. minced pork (70%~80% lean)
2 oz. Chinese water chestnut
2 oz. dry breadcrumbs
1 egg white
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 T. light soy sauce
3 T. chicken stock
1/2 tsp. white pepper powder
1/2 tsp. ginger powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Side ingredients:
4 heads small rapes
14 T. vegetable oil (for frying; actual consumption is 2 T.)
2 tsp. cornstarch
3 T. chicken stock
1 tsp. light soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 oz. green onion
3/4 oz. ginger

Peel the water chestnut and boil to well done, then cut into 1/12? fine cubes. Put the water chestnut cubes and all other meatball ingredients in a large bowl and well blend. Cover and place in fridge for...
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Nutritions

Calories
772

Sodium
1372mg
57% DV

Fat
57g
87% DV

Protein
24g
49% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV