Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl
Sour Pork Meatball Soup

A satisfying 15-minute weeknight quick meal featuring a savory-sweet teriyaki beef and onion rice bowl paired with a tangy, spicy pork meatball soup.

Ingredients

• 300 g beef slices
• 1 onion
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp starch
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 bowl water
• 1 small piece butter
• 10 pork meatballs
• 1 handful seaweed
• 1 tbsp dried small shrimp
• to taste pickled chili peppers
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 pinch MSG
• 1 pinch white pepper powder
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 bowl cooked white rice

Instructions

1. 1Slice the Onion

   

   Place an onion on a wooden checkered cutting board and slice it into thin strips.

   Tip: Cut along the grain for a cleaner slice that holds its shape better while simmering.
2. 2Mix the Teriyaki Sauce

   

   Pour soy sauce into a clear measuring cup along with other sauce ingredients like dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, starch, sugar, and water, then stir well.

   Tip: Stir the starch thoroughly in the liquid to prevent lumps from forming when heated.
3. 3Pan-Fry Beef Fat

   

   Place sliced beef fat into a black pan and use wooden chopsticks to move it around until it changes color and renders oil.

   Tip: Rendering the fat first creates a natural, flavorful cooking oil for the onions and beef.
4. 4Stir-Fry Onions

   

   Add the sliced onions into the pan and stir-fry them in the rendered beef oil until they become soft and translucent.

   Tip: Adding a small piece of butter here can enhance the aroma and richness of the onions.
5. 5Return Beef to Pan

   

   Add the previously cooked beef back into the pan with the softened onions to combine the flavors.

6. 6Pour Teriyaki Sauce

   

   Pour the previously mixed teriyaki sauce from the measuring cup directly into the pan containing the beef and sautéed onions.

   Tip: Pour in a steady stream over the ingredients to distribute the sauce evenly.
7. 7Simmer the Teriyaki Beef

   

   Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce, cover the pan with a glass lid, and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.

   Tip: Simmering on low heat allows the beef to thoroughly absorb the rich sauce.
8. 8Boil Pork Meatballs

   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop in the homemade Hakka pork meatballs until cooked through.

9. 9Prepare the Soup Base

   

   In a serving bowl, combine seaweed, dried small shrimp, pickled chili peppers, white vinegar, MSG, and white pepper powder to create the sour soup base.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of pickled chili peppers according to your personal preference for heat.
10. 10Assemble the Meatball Soup

    

    Transfer the cooked pork meatballs into the prepared seasoning bowl and pour in the hot boiling soup water.

    Tip: Pouring hot water directly over the dried ingredients instantly releases their flavor into the broth.

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