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Meatballs Trio in Savory Broth

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

For the Pork Balls:
1/4 lb. ground pork
1 tsp. chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. chopped green onions
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. rice wine
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 lb. ground fish
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
3 cups soup stock
6 dried black mushrooms, soaked and shredded
2 Tbsps. chopped Chinese celery
1 red chili, seeded and sliced

For the Seasonings:
2 Tbsps. soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Combine pork ball ingredients in a bowl; stir to mix. Let stand 10 minutes. Repeat with beef and fish ball ingredients. Roll 2 tablespoons of pork mixture to make 1-inch balls. Repeat procedure to make beef and fish balls.

2. Combine soup stock and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms and pork and beef balls; cook for 2 minutes. Add fish balls, celery, red chili, and seasonings; cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Ladle into individual bowls and serve immediately.

Note: Purchase ready-made pork, beef and fish balls

Adapted from Martin Yan’s Entertaining at Home (Wan-Li Book Company)
Copyright Yan Can Cook Group 2005