Lions Head Pork Meatballs: A Delicious and Flavorful Chinese Comfort Dish
Are you looking for a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your craving for something hearty and delicious? Look no further than Lions Head Pork Meatballs, a traditional Chinese dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. These pork meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with savory flavors that will leave you wanting more. Whether you are a fan of Chinese cuisine or just looking to try something new, this recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preparation Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Once the mixture is well mixed, form it into large meatballs, about the size of a baseball.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are browned, add the chopped Napa cabbage and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cabbage is tender.
Cooking Time & Servings:
This recipe takes about 45 minutes to make and yields 4 servings.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 34g
Tips and Tricks:
- For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of pork.
- If you are gluten-free, you can substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice crackers.
- Feel free to add some extra flavor by including diced water chestnuts or shiitake mushrooms in the meatball mixture.
Conclusion:
I hope you enjoy making and eating these Lions Head Pork Meatballs as much as I do. I’d love to hear about your experience making this dish, so don’t hesitate to share your feedback in the comments below. And if you post your creation on social media, be sure to tag me so I can see your delicious creation! Thank you for reading, and happy cooking!
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