Qingong Meatballs. Among the people, Qingong meatballs have been very famous because they look smooth and round, taste tender and delicious and have a firm texture which allows them to bounce on the ground. Qingong meatballs were first cooked more than 200 years ago. In 1999, the dish Qingong Meatballs was listed among the Top 10 Dishes of Jiangsu jointly by Jiangsu Trade Department and Jiangsu Cuisine Association.