Steamed Minced Pork with Water Chestnuts and Dried Squid 馬蹄魷魚乾蒸肉餅

A classic Cantonese home-style dish featuring savory minced pork combined with crunchy water chestnuts and umami-rich dried squid, perfectly steamed to tender perfection. It's a comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with a bowl of hot rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g minced pork
• 50g dried squid, soaked and finely diced
• 80g water chestnuts, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• 1 stalk spring onion, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Soak dried squid in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then finely dice.
2. In a large bowl, combine minced pork, diced dried squid, and diced water chestnuts.
3. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, cornstarch, and water to the mixture. Mix well in one direction until everything is thoroughly combined and slightly sticky.
4. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof plate, flatten it evenly. Drizzle with cooking oil.
5. Steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
6. Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.

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