Lions' Heads by Deh-Ta Hsiung Recipe

Name: Lions' Heads by Deh-Ta Hsiung
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork; 1 -2 green onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 2 -3 mushrooms, finely chopped (optional); 2 -4 shrimp, finely chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons rice wine; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 -4 tablespoons oil (approximately); 1 12 lbs cabbage; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground lean pork
1 -2 green onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 -3 mushrooms, finely chopped (optional)
2 -4 shrimp, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons rice wine
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 -4 tablespoons oil (approximately)
1 12 lbs cabbage
1 teaspoon salt

1
Allow yourself about 3 hours on the day it is to be served.
2
Mix the ground pork thoroughly with the green onions and ginger, add the mushrooms and shrimp (if using), together with sherry, soy sauce, sugar, the lightly beaten egg, and finally, cornstarch.
3
Shape the meat into 4 large round balls and put them aside.
4
At this point, you can get on with the preparation of other dishes for your dinner.
5
When you are ready to cook the lions' heads, heat the oil in a largish saucepan or casserole.
6
While you wait for it to get hot, quickly cut the cabbage in quarters lengthwise (or in 6-8 segments if it is a round cabbage), add to the pot with salt and stir in to make sure that all sides of the cabbage are coated with oil.
7
Place the meat balls on top and add enough stock or water just to cover the cabbage.
8
Bring to the boil, then put on the lid and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
9
Alternatively, you can cook the casserole in the oven for 1hour at 350F
10
You can serve the dish from the casserole or, if cooked in a saucepan, transfer the cabbage to a large bowl with the meat balls arranged on top.

1374

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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, 1 -2 green onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped, 2 -3 mushrooms, finely chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, Lions' Heads by Deh-Ta Hsiung 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!

Lions' Heads by Deh-Ta Hsiung

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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