Lion'S Head Recipe

Name: Lion'S Head
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice ginger; 1 green onion, cut into fourths, including green tops; 1/2 cup water; 1 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in; 4 tablespoons cold water; 6 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 lb bok choy, cut into 3 inch lengths; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 slice ginger
1 green onion, cut into fourths, including green tops
1/2 cup water
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon sherry wine
3 tablespoons light soy sauce, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
4 tablespoons cold water
6 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb bok choy, cut into 3 inch lengths
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
Pound ginger and green onion with back of knife or cleaver.
2
Put into a bowl with the water.
3
Set aside 10 minutes.
4
Strain green onion and ginger out of the water, reserving water.
5
Put ground pork into a bowl.
6
Add green onion and ginger water, sherry, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 Tablespoon cornstarch.
7
Mix well with your hand in one direction.
8
Form meat mixture into 4 large balls.
9
Using your hands, lightly coat balls with dissolved cornstarch.
10
Heat 4 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok.
11
Fry balls one at a time until they are brown.
12
Baste with hot oil to facilitate browning.
13
Remove carefully and set aside.
14
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the wok.
15
Stir-fry bok choy for 2 minutes.
16
Place meatballs on top of fried bok choy.
17
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and stock.
18
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
19
Add sugar.
20
Bring to boil for 2 minutes.
21
If the gravy is too watery, thicken with a little cornstarch dissolved in cold water.
22
Serve over steamed rice.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice ginger, 1 green onion, cut into fourths, including green tops, 1/2 cup water, 1 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Lion'S Head falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lion'S Head

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