Steamed Minced Pork with Water Chestnut 馬蹄蒸肉餅

A classic Cantonese home-style dish featuring finely minced pork mixed with crunchy water chestnuts, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, then steamed to perfection. The water chestnuts add a delightful texture and subtle sweetness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g minced pork (preferably with 20-30% fat)
• 50g water chestnuts, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 slice ginger, finely julienned
• 1 spring onion, chopped

Steps

1. Combine minced pork, diced water chestnuts, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, white pepper, and water in a bowl.
2. Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
3. Transfer the pork mixture to a heatproof dish, flatten it into an even patty.
4. Drizzle sesame oil over the pork patty.
5. Arrange ginger juliennes on top of the patty.
6. Steam the pork patty for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.

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