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Daikon Radish and Meatball Soup - Hearty Wholesome Meal; Chinese Recipes
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Daikon Radish Meatball Soup

Healthy, Delicious, Minimal Ingredients with Minimal Effort Daikon Radish Meatball Soup
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 450 grams white radish 450克白萝卜
  • 300 grams minced pork 300克猪肉末
  • 2500 ml water 2500毫升水

Marinate for pork 猪肉腌料:

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 茶匙盐
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar 3/4 茶匙糖
  • 1.5 teaspoon cornstarch 1.5 茶匙玉米淀粉
  • 1 bowl water (mix in 1/4 teaspoon salt) 1 碗水（加入 1/4 茶匙盐拌匀）

Garnish 装饰:

  • 1 sprig spring onion finely chopped 1 根葱，切小丁
  • 1 sprig coriander finely chopped (optional) 1 根香菜，切小块（可选）
  • 1 teaspoon crispy fried shallots optional 1 茶匙香脆炸葱头（可选）
  • 1 teaspoon shallot-infused oil optional 1 茶匙葱油（可选）

Instructions

  • Prep the Radish
    Peel the radish and chop off the ends.
    Slice it into half and cut into evenly sized pieces for even cooking.
    Add radish to a pot and fill with enough water to cover.
    Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, until soft and slightly translucent.
  • Prepare Salted Water
    In a small bowl, mix ¼ tsp salt with water.
    Set aside for use in the meat mixture.
  • Make the Meatballs
    In a mixing bowl, combine minced pork with salt, sugar, and cornstarch.
    Mix in one direction until well combined.
    Gradually add the salted water and mix until the meat becomes a sticky paste.
    Shape into meatballs (about 16 pieces).
  • Cook the Meatballs
    When radish is soft, bring the soup back to a rolling boil.
    Gently drop in the meatballs one by one.
    Boil for 8–10 minutes, or until they float and are fully cooked.
  • Turn It Into a One-Pot Meal (Optional)
    Add your choice of vegetables and noodles into the pot.
    Season the soup with a little salt.
    Garnish with chopped spring onions and coriander.
    Drizzle with shallot oil for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Choosing Radish:
    • Pick radishes that are firm with smooth skin and bright green tops.
    • Avoid those that are soft or wrinkly - an indication that it is not fresh
  • Cut Radish into thin uniform pieces
    • Cut radish into thin uniform pieces so they cook quicker and at the same rate and soften evenly.
  • Mix in one direction until you get a firm sticky paste
    • Mix the meat in one direction and long enough until it becomes sticky.
    • This is key to achieving a springy texture. If you prefer a softer texture, then don't mix too long.
  • Rolling Boil is Crucial:
    • Always make sure the soup is at a rolling boil before adding meatballs.
    • This ensures the meat is springy.