Lion'S Head Meatballs Recipe

Name: Lion'S Head Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup light coconut milk; 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb beef; 1/2 cup chopped scallion; 1/4 cup minced leek, white and pale green part only; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons seeded and minced fresh chili peppers; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium head boston lettuce or 1 medium iceberg lettuce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup Thai basil; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 cup light coconut milk
2 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb beef
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup minced leek, white and pale green part only
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons seeded and minced fresh chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium head boston lettuce or 1 medium iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup Thai basil
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

1
Combine coconut milk, soy sauce and curry powder in a large saucepan. Set aside.
2
Place pork (or beef), scallions, leek, cornstarch, flour, sesame oil, ginger, chile, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Knead by hand until thoroughly combined and the mixture becomes sticky. Divide into 10 equal portions, about 1/4 cup each. Roll each portion into a ball.
3
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the sides. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
4
Bring the coconut-milk mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs; cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes.
5
Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Arrange the meatballs on top.
6
Garnish with basil and lemon zest. Serve hot with the coconut-milk sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup light coconut milk, 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb beef, and more.

Yes, Lion'S Head Meatballs 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 Meatballs

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