"Four-Joy Meatballs" (Sixi Wanzi) is a classic traditional dish known for its appetizing texture - crisp on the outside yet juicy and flavorful on the inside. Today, let's learn how to make this delicious dish right at home!
First, prepare pork with a ratio of 30% fat to 70% lean meat and grind it into a mince. Next, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, cooking oil, pepper, and scallion-ginger juice. Crack in an egg and add an appropriate amount of starch, then mix everything thoroughly until the meat mixture becomes firm and springy. Afterward, shape the mixture into four large meatballs.
Next, fry the meatballs in hot oil until they change color; flip them over and continue frying until they turn golden brown, then remove and set aside. Add a little oil to the pan and sauté scallions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise until fragrant. Then, add water and season with soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Place the fried meatballs into the pan and simmer over low heat for about thirty minutes.
Once cooked, remove the meatballs and arrange them on a serving plate. Thicken the remaining broth in the pan with a starch-water mixture and pour it over the meatballs. Your aromatic, juicy "Four-Joy Meatballs" are now ready to serve!
With their enticing appearance and delicious flavor, these "Four-Joy Meatballs" are a fantastic choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Give this recipe a try!
