Chinese meatballs have a tender texture all their own because they don't use breadcrumbs like other meatballs. These lean meatballs are prepared with healthy stir fried cabbage, shiitake in a classic Chinese white sauce. This dish is one that the Chinese believe will bring warmth to the body.

Chinese Meatball with Stir Fry Napa: Tender Chinese meatballs stir-fried with cabbage in a light sauce, a traditional recipe to warm the body.

1/2 lb ground pork, chicken, or turkey
1 1/2 TBS minced water chestnut
1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp Shao Xing
1/8 tsp ea. Salt and sugar
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 TBS cornstarch
1/4 tsp grated garlic
1/8 tsp. grated ginger
1 tsp. oil
6 cups Napa, chopped (or green cabbage)
1/2 cup stock
Shiitake mushrooms
1 TBS oyster sauce

Mix by hand well and form into meatballs. Sauté in 1 tsp oil, remove and reserve.

Heat oil, add garlic and ginger and use to stir fry napa. Add stock, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove lid and add shiitake, meatballs and oyster sauce. Cover and boil over medium heat a few minutes longer. Add 1 TBS cornstarch blended into 1 tsp water and simmer uncovered to marry ingredients. –Chef Mick Rosacci, www.TonysMarket.com - www.TonyRosacciCatering.com