【Deep Fried Lotus Root Meatballs】

【Deep Fried Lotus Root Meatballs】

by MaomaoMom

These lotus root meatballs are easy to make and so tasty. A great dish for dinner parties and family meals.

Meal type: Appetizer, Pork
Prepare time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Level: Easy
Serves: 12 servings

Ingredients:

1) 350g extra lean ground pork;
2) 3 green onions finely chopped, 1.5 tsp ginger freshly minced, 1 tsp sugar, 2/3 tsp salt, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp Yummy House soy sauce, 1/4 tsp chicken broth mix, 2 tbsp corn starch, 1/6 tsp thirteen scented spice or white pepper powder, 1.5 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp water;
3) 450g lotus root;
4) ¼ cup all purpose flour, 2 tbsp water;
5) 3 cups corn oil.

Directions:

1: Combine all ingredients of Ingredient 1) to 2) in a bowl (Picture 1). Stir in one direction for 3 minutes with a wooden spoon, until the mixture becomes sticky.

2: Peel lotus root and rinse with water, then chop finely (Picture 2). Add to the meat, then add 1/4 cup flour and 2 tbsp water,   stir in one direction for another 2 minutes, until well mixed (Picture 3).

3: Add 3 cups corn oil in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, spoon out about 4 tsp meat mixture and shape it in your palm until it forms a ball. Gently drop several meatballs into the hot oil (Picture 4). Deep fry and turn often until golden brown. Drain on paper towel before serving.

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