How to make delicious meatball fillings

How to make delicious meatball fillings

Meatballs are a home-cooked dish. Whether they are clear soup meatballs, braised meatballs or fried meatballs, the quality of the fillings directly determines the taste of the meatballs. In the past 10 days, there has been a lot of discussion on the Internet about how to make meatball fillings, especially how to prepare the fillings to make the meatballs more tender and juicy. This article will combine hot topics and classic methods to provide you with a detailed analysis of the techniques for making meatball fillings.

1. Basic recipe for meatball filling

The fillings of meatballs are usually meat-based, with appropriate amounts of auxiliary ingredients and condiments. The following are several basic recipes that are hotly discussed on the Internet:

2. Tips for making meatball fillings

1.Meat selection skills: It is best to choose pork with alternate fat and lean meat. Too much fat will make it greasy, and too much lean meat will taste bad. The fat-to-thin ratio of 3:7 is the best choice recognized by the entire Internet.

2.Stirring direction: When stirring the filling, be sure to follow one direction. This will make the meat filling more vigorous and prevent the meatballs from falling apart after they are formed.

3.Tips for adding water: Add a small amount of water (about 50 ml) in portions during the mixing process to make the meatballs more juicy. This is a tip that’s been reiterated in recent popular videos.

4.Beat the stuffing: Beat the prepared filling several times to expel excess air and make the balls firmer.

3. Variations of meatball fillings that are popular across the internet

According to search data in the past 10 days, the following three meatball filling variations are the most popular:

4. Frequently Asked Questions

1.Why do my balls fall apart easily?

It may be that there is not enough starch, or the mixing is not sufficient. It is recommended to increase the amount of starch (no more than 5% of the meat) and stir thoroughly.

2.How to make meatballs more elastic?

You can add a small amount of tapioca starch (about 10 grams) or put the meat filling in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before making it.

3.Why do meatballs foam a lot when they are cooked?

This is because the blood and impurities in the meat filling have not been removed. It is recommended to soak the meat in water for 10 minutes to remove the blood before adjusting the stuffing.

5. Actual test of Internet celebrity meatball filling recipe

Recently, the "Universal Meatball Filling" recipe shared by a food blogger received more than 500,000 likes on Douyin, and the actual results are indeed good:

The specialty of this recipe is the addition of water chestnuts and bread crumbs. The water chestnuts add a crispy texture, and the bread crumbs make the meatballs softer.

6. Filling adjustment for different cooking methods

1.Boiled meatballs: The filling can be slightly moist, and the amount of water added can be increased to 60-80 ml.

2.Croquettes: The filling should be dry, you can reduce the amount of water or increase the amount of starch.

3.Steamed meatballs: You can add some tofu or yam to increase the tenderness.

Once you master these techniques, I believe you will be able to make meatballs that the whole family will love. Remember, a good meatball filling should be sticky but not sticky, tender but not loose, and fragrant but not greasy. Go try these popular recipes!