Meatball
Meatballs, beef, or fish, absorb the rich, spicy, and numbing broth.
Meatballs provide a satisfying textural contrast to the other ingredients in hot pot, such as vegetables and thinly sliced meats. Their chewy, bouncy texture adds an enjoyable variety to the hot pot experience, offering a different mouthfeel compared to softer or more delicate ingredients.
Discover the amazing flavors of meatball
We offer unique flavors in our mala meatball recipes.
Comforting Winter Melon Meatball Soup: A Warm Hug in a Bowl!
Simple and nutritious winter melon meatball soup is here! The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the winter melon is soft and tasty. It pairs perfectly with rice! This winter, let your taste buds enjoy a different warmth.
Warm and Comforting Winter Melon Meatball Soup
Enjoy tender pork meatballs cooked in a savory broth with winter melon, scallions, and ginger. Simply stir-fry the melon, add hot water, and simmer the meatballs until cooked through. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with coriander for a comforting and delicious meal. Perfect for warming the heart and soul!
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Beef Meatballs!
This delicious stir-fry features sliced beef meatballs cooked to golden perfection, combined with fragrant garlic, tender baby bok choy, and colorful bell peppers. Start by frying the beef until golden, then add garlic and sauté until aromatic. Toss in the bok choy until softened, followed by the bell peppers. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of salt, then stir-fry until everything is well combined.
Tender Fish Balls Served with Hearty Vegetables
I enjoy a quick bowl of clear water and a spicy hot pot for breakfast. It’s nutritious, featuring staples, vegetables, meat, and soy products. For a fast option, substitute fish balls with eggs or other meats. If you have time, making your fish balls from fresh fish is a great choice.
Hearty Meatball Soup: A Cozy Meal for Any Day
This easy meatball recipe features fresh pork, onion, and ginger, combined with savory spices. Shape the mixture into tender meatballs and simmer until cooked through. Serve them over rice or noodles for a comforting meal that’s sure to please! Perfect for home cooks wanting a delicious dish that warms the heart!
Xiamen Style Homemade Shacha Noodles
Savor homemade shacha noodles, a tasty Xiamen delicacy. This simple recipe features tender noodles in a savory shacha broth with crispy tofu, squid, and meatballs. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and serve hot with fresh herbs for a delightful meal!
Hearty Milk Spicy Hot Pot with a Variety of Meatballs
This Milk Spicy Hot Pot with Meatballs is a creamy and flavorful dish that blends spicy hot pot goodness with rich milk. Featuring meatballs, crab sticks, eggs, and instant noodles, it’s a quick, customizable meal perfect for any time of day.
The role of meatballs in hot pots
Increase the taste level
Compared with thin slices of meat, meatballs have a stronger chewiness, providing a contrast in taste, making the overall ingredients of hot pot more diverse.
Absorb the essence of the soup base
Especially some meatballs are marinated with rich hot pot base or seasonings, which will become very tasty.
Relieve spiciness
Meatballs help balance spiciness for those who enjoy hot food; their milder flavor effectively neutralizes excessive heat in a hot pot.
Visual appeal
Meatballs are typically round and colorful, floating in the hot pot and adding visual movement that enhances the dining experience.
How to choose meatballs
Understand the types of meatballs
Beef balls: firm and elastic; pork balls: tender and smooth; fish balls: ideal for clear soup; shrimp balls: good for clear or spicy soup; mutton balls: firm and tasty.
The freshness of meatballs
Good meatballs should have a smooth surface, uniform color, and a certain elasticity when pressed. Fresh meatballs should not have any peculiar smell.
Ingredients and additives for meatballs
When selecting meatballs, avoid those with excessive additives, artificial colors, and preservatives. Check the label to review the ingredients.
Soup base combination
For clear soup pots, select refreshing meatballs like fish, shrimp, or chicken. For spicy hot pots, choose richer pork, mutton, or beef balls.
Words from real customers
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Emily Kennedy
Restaurant staff
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Small business owner