Homemade Beef Meatballs with Soun
If youโre looking for a delicious and hearty homemade meatball recipe, look no further. This dish combines savory beef meatballs with delicate soun (bean thread noodles) in a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal. Hereโs how you can make it:
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb (115 g) ground beef
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- White pepper and dried shrimp, ground, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A few ice cubes (to enhance the meatball mixture)
- Soun (bean thread noodles)
Steps
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Prepare the Meatball Mixture: Begin by grinding or blending the beef along with the sautรฉed shallots and garlic. Add the sesame oil to the mixture.
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Mix Ingredients: Transfer the ground beef mixture into a bowl. Incorporate the tapioca flour, salt, ground white pepper, ground dried shrimp, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and ice cubes. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and has a slightly thick consistency. It should neither be too thick nor too runny.
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Shape and Cook Meatballs: Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Using a spoon, shape the beef mixture into meatballs and drop them into the boiling water. You can also shape them according to your creativityโdoesnโt have to be round! Once the meatballs float to the surface, remove them from the water and let them drain.
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Prepare Soun: Cook the soun in the same broth used to cook the meatballs. Season with additional ground white pepper, salt, and MSG if desired. Serve the soun and meatballs in a bowl while hot.
This simple and flavorful recipe brings a taste of homemade comfort right to your table. Enjoy your meal!
