番茄肉丸汤，是一道酸甜开胃的“治愈系”家常汤。番茄熬出浓郁的红汤，肉丸滑嫩多汁，一口下去，暖胃又满足。不管是配米饭还是直接喝，都超级舒服。
Tomato Meatball Soup is a comforting and tangy home-style soup. The tomatoes are simmered into a rich, red broth, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. It’s warm, satisfying, and perfect with rice or on its own.
🌴食材 | Ingredients：
猪肉末，250g（肥瘦相间）。/ Minced pork, 250g (fatty and lean).
番茄，2个（切块）。/ Tomatoes, 2 (cut into chunks).
鸡蛋，1个（打入肉馅）。/ Egg, 1 (added to the meat mixture).
淀粉，1勺（约10g，肉馅用）。/ Cornstarch, 1 tbsp (about 10g, for the meatballs).
🌴配料 | Aromatics：
姜末，一小块（肉馅用）。/ Minced ginger, a small piece (for the meatballs).
葱花，1根（切碎，出锅撒）。/ Scallion, 1 stalk (chopped, for garnish).
🌴调味 | Seasonings：
生抽，2勺（约20ml）。/ Light soy sauce, 2 tbsp (about 20ml).
料酒，1勺（约10ml，肉馅用）。/ Cooking wine, 1 tbsp (about 10ml, for the meatballs).
香油，1勺（约10ml）。/ Sesame oil, 1 tbsp (about 10ml).
白糖，1小勺（约5g，中和酸味）。/ Sugar, 1 tsp (about 5g, to balance the sourness).
白胡椒粉，少许。/ A pinch of white pepper powder.
盐，适量。/ Salt, to taste.
食用油，适量。/ Cooking oil, as needed.
🌴做法 | Instructions：
1，调肉馅 | Make the Meatballs
猪肉末放入碗中，加入1个鸡蛋、1勺淀粉、姜末、1勺生抽、1勺料酒、少许白胡椒粉和盐。用筷子顺着一个方向搅拌，直到肉馅变得粘稠上劲。⚠️ 搅拌一定要顺着一个方向，肉丸才会Q弹不散。我试过胡乱搅拌，结果肉丸一下锅就散了。
In a bowl, combine the minced pork, egg, cornstarch, ginger, light soy sauce, cooking wine, white pepper, and salt. Stir in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive. ⚠️ Always stir in one direction, or the meatballs will fall apart in the soup. I’ve tried stirring randomly, and they disintegrated.
2，炒番茄 | Cook the Tomatoes
锅里倒油，放入番茄块，中火翻炒出汁。加入1小勺白糖和少许盐，翻炒均匀。⚠️ 一定要把番茄的汁水炒出来，汤底才浓郁。我试过没炒出汁就加水，结果汤很淡。
Heat oil in a pan, add the tomatoes, and stir-fry over medium heat until they release their juice. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, and mix well. ⚠️ Make sure to cook out the juice for a rich broth. I’ve tried adding water too early, and the soup tasted bland.
3，煮汤 | Simmer the Soup
加入适量热水，大火烧开。转小火，用虎口挤出肉丸，用勺子舀入锅中。煮到肉丸全部浮起，再煮2分钟。⚠️ 一定要用小火下肉丸，大火容易把肉丸冲散。
Add hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, squeeze the meat mixture into balls using your thumb and index finger, and drop them into the soup with a spoon. Cook until the meatballs float, then simmer for another 2 minutes. ⚠️ Use low heat when adding the meatballs, or they will break apart.
4，调味出锅 | Season and Serve
加入1勺生抽、1勺香油和少许盐调味。撒上葱花，出锅。⚠️ 香油最后淋，香气最浓。
Add the light soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt to taste. Sprinkle with scallion and serve. ⚠️ Add the sesame oil at the very end for the best aroma.
宝宝们，番茄肉丸汤的精髓在于“汤浓肉嫩，酸甜开胃”。肉馅顺着一个方向搅拌上劲，肉丸才Q弹。番茄一定要炒出汁，汤底才浓郁。下肉丸时用小火，防止冲散。
Tips: The key to Tomato Meatball Soup is “rich broth, tender meatballs, tangy and appetizing.” Stir the meat mixture in one direction for bouncy meatballs. Cook the tomatoes until they release their juice for a rich broth. Use low heat when adding the meatballs.
这道【番茄肉丸汤 | Tomato Meatball Soup】是酸甜开胃的治愈系家常汤。如果你喜欢这种番茄风味，还可以试试我之前写的【西红柿鸡蛋 | Tomato and Egg Stir-fry】。想看更多汤羹类的菜谱，可以逛逛我的【汤羹 | Soups】分类。
If you enjoy this tangy tomato flavor, you should also try my Tomato and Egg Stir-fry. For more soup recipes, check out my Soups category.
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