Steamed meatball
Steamed meatball is a common Cantonese dim sum dish. It is popular in Hong Kong and most overseas Chinatowns. The meatballs are usually made of minced beef, with water chestnut to add texture and with coriander and minute amount slivers of cheung pei or used as seasoning. A layer of tofu skin, or sometimes peas, are used to raise the meatballs from the bottom of the dish and prevent them from sitting in the cooking juices. It is generally served with Worcestershire sauce.History
The meatball originated from Muslims during the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, there are numerous Hui Muslims, the descendants of Persian and Arab traders, resident in Guangzhou.
