Chinese Style Meatballs

Ingredients

• 125 g firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 350 g minced pork
• 75 g drained & diced water chestnuts (from a can)
• 1 tsp minced peeled ginger
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced spring onions
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp fino sherry or Shaoxing wine
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cloves finely chopped and crushed garlic
• 1/4 tsp teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• Dash of Chinese five spice (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil