Shanghai Style Lion'S Head Meatballs Recipe

Name: Shanghai Style Lion'S Head Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 10 leaves napa cabbage; 1 (4 ounce) package enoki mushrooms, stems trimmed; 1/4 cup light soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup water; 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup water chestnut, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons shaoxing wine

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
10 leaves napa cabbage
1 (4 ounce) package enoki mushrooms, stems trimmed
1/4 cup light soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup water
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup water chestnut, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons shaoxing wine

1
Pour 1 tsp sesame oil in a 6-qt saucepan and arrange cabbage leaves in an even layer. Place mushrooms over the leaves in an even layer.
2
Pour 2 tbsp light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and 1 cup water over leaves and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine pork, water chestnuts, ginger and garlic. Add remaining sesame oil and light soy sauce, along with cornstarch and wine. Mix until evenly incorporated.
4
Divide mixture evenly into about eight meatballs. Arrange meatballs evenly on top of cabbage. Heat over medium-low heat, and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, until cooked through (about 25 minutes).

375

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Carbs

Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided, 10 leaves napa cabbage, 1 (4 ounce) package enoki mushrooms, stems trimmed, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, divided, and more.

Yes, Shanghai Style 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.

Shanghai Style Lion'S Head Meatballs

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