Chinese clear broth with chicken meatballs
Chinese 20 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook
- Finely slice 2 spring onions and roughly chop the coriander.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the chicken mince, spring onions, coriander, egg, soya sauce, breadcrumbs and ½ tsp each of salt and pepper. Mix until everything is fully incorporated. Cover and set aside while you prepare the broth.
- Roughly chop the ginger and garlic. Slice the spring onions into 3cm pieces. Add these to a large pot and cover with bone broth and water. Season the broth with the sugar, salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, before reducing the temperature to a simmer for 30 minutes.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, portion out the meatballs and roll them into balls. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the aromatics from the broth and discard them. Increase the heat to medium-high to ensure the broth comes up to a boil, then gently drop the meatballs into the hot liquid. Stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Continue to boil until the chicken meatballs begin to float, approx. 6 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the baby spinach, allowing it to wilt before serving.
- Allow the soup to cool for a few minutes and then serve. This soup can also be served with rice noodles.
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