Crispy Soy-Glazed Pork Meatballs

Creating Bo Bo Balls involves a delightful process that blends savory flavors and a crispy texture, perfect for any occasion from appetizers to a main course. These meatballs are designed to be enjoyed with various dipping sauces like sweet and sour, plum, soy, or honey and garlic, offering versatility in presentation. Here’s a detailed look at how to prepare these Bo Bo Balls step-by-step:

Bo Bo Balls Recipe

Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 532.9 kcal
Nutritional Information per Serving:

Fat: 31.4g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9g
- Cholesterol: 191.7mg
- Sodium: 660.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.7g
  - Fiber: 1.3g
  - Sugars: 0.5g
- Protein: 27.5g

Ingredients:

1 green onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup soy sauce
Additional flour for coating
Oil for frying

For the batter:

1 cup flour
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
Oil (for mixing into batter)
Milk (enough to achieve medium texture)

Instructions:

Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped green onion, 1 egg, and 1/3 cup of flour. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Form the Meatballs:
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Coat in Soy Sauce:
- Roll each meatball in the 1/4 cup of soy sauce until coated evenly.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Cook the meatballs in the pan, adding additional soy sauce if needed to prevent sticking. Cook until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
Prepare for Frying:
- Roll the cooked meatballs in additional flour to create a light coating.
Prepare the Batter:
- In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by combining 1 cup of flour, 1 egg, baking powder, and a small amount of oil. Gradually add milk, stirring until the batter reaches a medium texture (not too thick, not too runny).
Fry the Meatballs:
- Heat oil for deep frying. Dip each meatball into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Fry in hot oil until the batter turns a medium golden color and the meatballs are crispy.
Drain and Serve:
- Remove the fried meatballs from the oil and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve with Dipping Sauce:
- Arrange the Bo Bo Balls on a serving platter. Optionally, secure each with a toothpick for easy handling. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce such as sweet and sour, plum, soy, or honey and garlic.
Enjoy:
- These Bo Bo Balls make a delicious appetizer or can be served as a main course alongside rice and vegetables for a complete meal.