Sixi meatballs

Sìxǐ Wánzǐ (Four Happiness Meatballs) is a classic Shandong festive dish. Four large, golden-brown meatballs are braised in a rich, savory sauce with bok choy. The name represents the four blessings: happiness, prosperity, longevity, and joy. It is a staple at Chinese New Year celebrations and wedding banquets.

食材清单

• 600 g minced pork (70% lean, 30% fat)
• 100 g water chestnuts (finely chopped)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 slices ginger (minced)
• 4 bok choy
• Sauce: 300 ml chicken stock
• Sauce: 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• Sauce: 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• Sauce: 1 tbsp sugar
• Sauce: 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry
• Vegetable oil for frying

制作步骤

1. 1. Cut the pork filling into thin slices or small pieces, add cooking wine and a little soy sauce and marinate for 15 minutes
2. 2. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and heat it over high heat until it is 70% hot.
3. 3. Add the pork stuffing and stir-fry quickly over high heat until it changes color.
4. 4. Add onions, ginger, and rapeseed and continue to stir-fry until cooked through
5. 5. Add soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, and star anise to taste, stir-fry over high heat and remove from the pan
6. 6. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate