Lion's Head Meatballs..chinese Comfort Food Recipe

Name: Lion's Head Meatballs..chinese Comfort Food
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 26 ounces ground pork; 1 cup chopped red onion; 4 chopped garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon chopped ginger; 1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped; 2 tablespoons mushroom soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup peanut oil; 4 whole bok choy, may use Chinese cabbage; black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Combine pork, onion, garlic, ginger and chopped water chestnuts together in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the soy and sesame oil and mix well to combine.
3
Shape into small balls, about the size of a golfball.
4
Roll in a little flour to bind.
5
Stir fry balls in a wok with a little peanut or vegetable till brown, but not completely cooked.
6
Heat chicken broth in a seperate saucepan or stock pot.bring to a simmer, and add browned pork balls to stock and simmer 1 hour.
7
Add washed and cut bok choy.about the last 10 minutes to cook tender crisp.
8
Serve with steamed rice with some light soy sauce and sesame oil to season.

1423

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 26 ounces ground pork, 1 cup chopped red onion, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped ginger, and more.

Yes, Lion's Head Meatballs..chinese Comfort Food 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lion's Head Meatballs..chinese Comfort Food

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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