Steamed meatball facts for kids
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| Course | Dim sum |
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| Place of origin | Hong Kong, Guangdong |
| Main ingredients | Beef |
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| Chinese | 山竹牛肉丸 | ||||||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | shānzhú niúròu wán | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | tofu bamboo beef ball | ||||||||||
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A steamed meatball is a yummy dish often found in Cantonese cooking. It is a type of dim sum, which are small, bite-sized portions of food. This dish is very popular in Hong Kong and in many Chinatowns around the world.
These meatballs are usually made from minced beef. They often include water chestnuts to give them a nice crunchy texture. Coriander and dried orange peel are added for flavor. Sometimes, a layer of tofu skin or even peas is placed under the meatballs. This keeps them from sitting in the cooking juices. Steamed meatballs are often served with Worcestershire sauce.
History of Steamed Meatballs
The idea of meatballs came from Muslim people a long, long time ago. This was during the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty in China. These dynasties were ancient periods in Chinese history. Many Hui Muslims, who are descendants of Arab traders, lived in a city called Guangzhou. They helped bring this delicious food tradition to the region.
See also
- In Spanish: Albóndiga cocida para niños
