Four Happiness BallsThis name sounds very festive, and it does indeed symbolize the four auspicious things: good fortune, prosperity, longevity, and happiness. They are often seen in birthday parties and celebratory dinners.Many people also find that the preparation of Four Happiness Balls is similar to that of Lion Head, but Four Happiness Balls are only made with four balls.

Preparation of Four Happiness Balls

There are many versions of Four Happiness Balls, and generally, making Four Happiness Balls is for festive occasions.

IngredientsPreparation

PorkFilling,Eggs，Lotus rootYam，SpinachGingerScallionsRed bell pepper, green onionGarlicSalt, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wineDark soy sauce2 tablespoons, salt, cornstarchStar anise2 pieces

Steps

1. Add chopped lotus root to the pork filling, then add chopped green onions and garlic;

2. Add a little salt, egg white, and water, and mix vigorously in one direction;

3. Shape the meat filling into balls;Carrots...Red bell pepper...Spinach, blanch and set aside;

4. Heat the oil in a pan until it's 60% hot, then add the balls and fry until the surface is golden brown before removing and draining the oil;

5. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pan, add the fried balls, green onions, garlic, and star anise;

6. Then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and cook over low heat until the soup thickens, then remove the balls;

7. Bring the remaining soup in the pan to a boil, add cornstarch to thicken, and then pour over the balls with a drizzle of sesame oil.

Everyday Recipe for Four Happiness Balls

In fact, making Four Happiness Balls at home is often during family gatherings. The meat balls are also round and festive.

Ingredients Preparation

250g pork filling, 1 egg, 5 lotus root, a little green onion, spinach, whiteSesamea little, ginger slices,cornoil, salt,white pepperpowder, ginger powder, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil

Steps

1. Add salt, white pepper, ginger powder to the pork filling, then add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a little water and mix vigorously;2. Then add 1 egg, a little green onion, and chopped lotus root, and mix well. Then, roll the meat filling into balls;3. Heat the corn oil in a pot, then add the balls and fry until they turn golden brown;

4. Add a little oil to the pot, add green onions, garlic, and dried chili peppers, and sauté until fragrant, then add

soybean

sauce and mix well;

5. Add boiling water, add the balls, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes;

6. Finally, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions before serving.TipsWhen shaping the balls, wet your hands with cold water and pat them together to form the shape. The meat balls will also be firmer.

My Version of Four Happiness Balls

Ingredients Preparation

Pork filling, green onions, garlic,

potato

eggs, light soy sauce, white pepper,driedmushroomsoyster sauce, cooking wine, light soy sauce, old soy sauce,steamed bunschicken brothsesame oil, salt, dried，chili pepperpork filling.Steps1. Cut steamed buns, green onions, and garlic into minced pieces and add to the pork filling, then add 2 eggs;

2. Then add light soy sauce, old soy sauce, white pepper, chicken broth, sesame oil, oyster sauce, cooking wine, and a little salt;

3. Then add chopped dried mushrooms, mix vigorously in one direction, and refrigerate for half an hour, then you can form

meat balls;

4. Heat oil in a pot, then add the meat balls and fry until they are set, then transfer to a small flame and fry until golden brown before removing and draining the oil;5. Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add green onions, garlic, dried chili peppers, and star anise, and sauté until fragrant, then addsoybean

sauce and mix well;

6. Then add boiling water, add the balls, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes;7. Finally, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions before serving.Mix the sauce thoroughly;

6. Then add boiling water, add meatballs, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes after boiling;

7. Finally, drizzle with fragrant oil and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.