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Bhutani Meatballs
Photo: Sam Loyd

Bhutani Meatballs

15 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1427
Calories
104g
Protein
52g
Fat
125g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Napa Cabbage 1 cup shredded (89g) 22
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water Chestnut not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean pork, ground
  • 1/4 lb shrimp, minced
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
  • 1 whole green onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 napa cabbage
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

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1. Combine pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, ginger, green onion, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, wine, salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, and egg.

2

2. Make twelve meatballs.

3

3. Heat oil in wok.

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4. Add meatballs; cook 6-8 minutes, until browned, stirring occasionally.

5

5. Transfer meatballs to 5-qt saucepan; discard drippings.

6

6. Add chicken broth, 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sugar.

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7. Bring to a boil.

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8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

9

9. Meanwhile, core cabbage. Cut base of leaves into 2" squares.

10

10. Cut leafy tops in half.

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11. Place over meatballs; cover and simmer 10 minutes more. Transfer meatballs and cabbage to serving platter.

12

12. Blend 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 3 Tbsp water, and stir into pan juices cooking until slightly thickened.

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13. Add sesame oil and serve over meatballs.

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Category:Bhutani Recipes

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Category:Bhutani Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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