Chinese Cabbage Balls Appetizer
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
👩🍳 Description: Dive into the exquisite flavors of these Chinese Cabbage Balls, a delightful appetizer bursting with savory goodness. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Chinese
🔍 Keywords: Asian, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 20 | Chinese cabbage |
| 1 | ground pork |
| 1 | beef |
| 2 | wine |
| 1 | cream sherry |
| 3 | scallions |
| 2 | gingerroot |
| 1 | cornstarch |
| 1/2 | chicken broth |
| 1/2 | soy sauce |
| 1/4 | salt |
| 1/4 | pepper |
| 5 | garlic powder |
| 1 | water |
| NA | cream sherry |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 40.4
- Fat Content: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.2mg
- Sodium Content: 66.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 0.7g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.1g
- Protein Content: 2.1g
Recipe Yield: 40 balls
Instructions:
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Prepare Cabbage: Put separated cabbage leaves in boiling water and parboil for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove and drain. Cut off the thick part of the stem and discard. Slice leaves in half lengthwise and set aside.
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Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, beef, 1 tablespoon of wine or cream sherry, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon chopped or ground ginger root, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and 3 tablespoons water. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
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Fill Cabbage Leaves: Lay out the saved halves of the cabbage leaves. Lightly sprinkle cornstarch onto the leaves. Place a tablespoon or less of the meat filling at the end of each leaf, then roll to enclose the balls.
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Steam: Place water in the bottom part of a steamer and place the stuffed cabbage balls in the top part of the steamer. Steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
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Prepare Sauce: While the balls are steaming, in a saucepot, combine 1 cup chicken broth or stock, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cream sherry, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, stirring until thickened.
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Serve: Place the cabbage balls onto a serving platter and pour the thickened sauce over them. Insert a wooden toothpick into each ball and serve hot.
These Chinese Cabbage Balls Appetizer are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering. Enjoy the burst of savory goodness with each bite!
