Steamed Beef Balls (Shan Zhu Niu Rou)

This dish is a popular item on the Dim Sum menu. They are not beef balls a la Rocky Mountain oysters, but rather steamed meatballs made from finely minced ground beef that has first been marinated in baking soda (helps to tenderize), then seasoned with, amongst other things, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper, minced ginger, cilantro, and a small amount of grated orange peel. The addition of cornstarch, egg white and water makes the meatballs extra smooth, moist, light, and tender. The meat will not crumble apart and, after steaming, has the consistency more like that of a Chinese fish ball rather than a conventional meatball (sounds kinda weird, but it's actually really good). A cinch to make, especially if you have a stand mixer or food processor.