Step 1

In a bowl, mix the ground pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and cornstarch.

Step 2

Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a wok over high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil.

Step 4

Add the cabbage and carrot, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Roll about 1 heaping tablespoon of pork mixture into a ball and continue until all the pork mixture is used.

Step 6

Carefully drop the meatballs into the boiling soup one at a time. Avoid stirring.

Step 7

As the meatballs cook, they will rise to the top. They will take about 3 minutes to cook through.

Step 8

Add the salt, sesame oil, and soy sauce just before turning off the heat.