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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Springy beef meatballs

Chaoshan beef balls

潮汕牛肉丸

Cháoshàn niúròu wán

Beef balls with a springy, bouncy bite, served in soup or hotpot, or with a dipping sauce. Traditional hand-pounded versions and machine-made versions both exist.

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Savoury beef; broth and dipping sauces add other flavours.

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Very springy, bouncy balls.

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Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

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Guangdong: Guangdong association; no exclusive origin claim.

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