Hand-pounded beef balls

Last updated 2026-11-15 — Hand-pounded beef balls are one of the most common and popular street snacks in Chaozhou. These beef balls are meticulously crafted using two specially made iron rods, each weighing three jin (approximately 1.5 kilograms), with square or triangular heads. The cook uses both hands to alternately pound the meat, left and right, until the beef is transformed into a fine paste. The resulting beef balls are incredibly springy and juicy—bite into one, and the broth bursts out.