Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage Recipe

Name: Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (can substitute leeks or scallions); 1 teaspooon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional); 6 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground lean pork
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (can substitute leeks or scallions)
1 teaspooon sesame oil
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional)
6 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

1
Mix together the first seven ingredients and form into golf-ball sized balls.
2
Place the pork balls on a baking sheet and bake at 375u00b0F for 25 minutes.
3
Place the pork balls in a large pot (Dutch oven) with the 1 cup of chicken broth, the 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the 1 tablespoon sherry and bring to a boil.
4
Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Add the napa cabbage, cover, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
6
Dissolve the 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the 2 tablespoons cold water.
7
Remove the pork balls and cabbage from the liquid and arrange on a serving platter.
8
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining liquid and bring it back to a boil.
9
Once the sauce has thickened, pour it over the pork balls and cabbage.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground lean pork, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, minced, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (can substitute leeks or scallions), and more.

Yes, Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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