Best 3 Chinese Style Low Carb Meatballs Recipes
In pursuit of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, many individuals seek out culinary alternatives that cater to specific dietary preferences and restrictions. Among these modifications, reducing carbohydrate intake has gained popularity. For those who savor the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine but aim to maintain a low-carb lifestyle, crafting delectable meatballs imbued with authentic Chinese flavors presents an exciting challenge. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of creating irresistibly juicy and flavorful low-carb Chinese meatballs, a symphony of taste that harmonizes Eastern tradition with modern dietary sensibilities.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHINESE STYLE LOW CARB MEATBALLS
These are pork meatballs and include low-carb ingredients. Delicious to use in soups, with rice, in stir-fry, or as dumpling filling. Use your imagination!
Provided by Sarah Hanviriyapunt
Categories Asian Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ground pork, eggs, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a large mixing bowl; using gloves, mix together with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
- Using a 1 teaspoon cookie scoop or a teaspoon, form pork mixture into small meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in small batches in boiling water until they float to the top and stay there for 3 minutes. Remove cooked meatballs from water with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 327.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CHINESE STYLE LOW CARB MEATBALLS
These are pork meatballs and include low-carb ingredients. Delicious to use in soups, with rice, in stir-fry, or as dumpling filling. Use your imagination!
Provided by Sarah Hanviriyapunt
Categories Asian Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ground pork, eggs, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a large mixing bowl; using gloves, mix together with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
- Using a 1 teaspoon cookie scoop or a teaspoon, form pork mixture into small meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in small batches in boiling water until they float to the top and stay there for 3 minutes. Remove cooked meatballs from water with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 327.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CHINESE MEATBALLS
These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger in place of the fresh ginger if you like. -Pat Barnes, Panama City, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 3h35m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add pork, water chestnuts and bread crumbs; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake 15 minutes., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, mix cornstarch and juice until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add meatballs; stir gently to coat. Cook, covered, on low for 3-4 hours or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thickened. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use ground pork or chicken. These meats are lean and flavorful, and they hold together well when cooked.
- Add vegetables to the meatballs. This will add nutrients and flavor, and it will help to keep the meatballs moist.
- Use a low-carb binder. This will help to keep the meatballs together without adding unnecessary carbs.
- Cook the meatballs in a healthy fat. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve the meatballs with a low-carb sauce. This will help to keep the overall dish low in carbs.
Conclusion:
Chinese-style low-carb meatballs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic dish. By using lean meats, vegetables, and a low-carb binder, you can create meatballs that are both satisfying and good for you. Serve them with a low-carb sauce, and you have a meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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