Chinese Lion'S Head Soup Recipe

Name: Chinese Lion'S Head Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 green onions, chopped and divided; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 head napa cabbage, cored and cut into chunks; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water, or as needed; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 pound ground pork
1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, chopped and divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head napa cabbage, cored and cut into chunks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water, or as needed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil

1
Mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the napa cabbage, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
3
Use a spoon to form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese Lion'S Head Soup 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.

Chinese Lion'S Head Soup

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