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Lions Head

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Ingredients

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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

Nutritional information

591.4
Calories
399g
Calories From Fat
44.4g
Total Fat
12.3 g
Saturated Fat
107.6mg
Cholesterol
1538mg
Sodium
11.1g
Carbs
1.4g
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
Sugars
33.1g
Protein
365g
Serving Size (g)
4
Serving Size

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Lions Head

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    I didn't actually use this recipe but from memory the measurements of ingredients are approximate to the recipe use. The only other staple ingredient use is pepper. It is a total comfort food, and I'll tell you how to make it really healthy too! After I boast some more about it... I just love this dish, my grandma makes it the best, I'm still trying my best to copy hers. My kids love this dish as well. It's always a sure bet to get both my kids to eat their veggies (5yr & 3yr old). A couple of hints and variations: You can sub bok choy with savoy cabbage or napa cabbage, which I've done. My favorite is the napa cabbage, it gives the soup a bit of sweetness when you cook it until it's no longer crunchy (how my family always cooks it) and soaks up tons of the flavor from the broth (yum, that's why my kids love it so)! I like to use light colored soy sauce (not light sodium), the flavor is better. And for a healthier twist, (and if you have the time) don't fry it (skip steps 11-20). Instead of searing the outside, just toss the meatballs on top of a bed of the cabbage, cover with more cabbage, cover with stock and seasonings and cook on the lowest setting for several hours (at least 3, the longer the better) so use your crock pot if you have one. The result is tender, melt in your mouth meatballs!
    A couple ways to make it even more tasty: soak 3-4 dried shitake mushrooms in the broth until soft, squeeze out the excess liquid into broth and mince the mushrooms and add to the ground meat mixture then make the meatballs. Add some minced dried tiny shrimp (soaked in water, but throw this water away) use only about a tablespoon full minced.
    To add some calcium use 1/3 package of firm tofu, (the firmer the more calcium) diced and added to the mixture. If you add tofu, make sure to adjust the seasoning (a bit more salt and pepper and some more soy sauce).
    You don't have to make 4 large meatballs, for everyday home dishes we usually make smaller meatballs (about 8 or more for 1 pound).

    • 140 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Lion’s Head, This is called Lion’s Head because the meatballs surrounded by bok choy look like a male lion’s head with a mane. This is Chinese ‘comfort food’. I like to make this on lazy winter Sunday afternoons while watching old movies on TV. When served over steamed rice, this becomes a one-dish meal. This is another of Madame Wong’s terrific recipes and comes from the Yangchow area of China., I didn’t actually use this recipe but from memory the measurements of ingredients are approximate to the recipe use. The only other staple ingredient use is pepper. It is a total comfort food, and I’ll tell you how to make it really healthy too! After I boast some more about it… I just love this dish, my grandma makes it the best, I’m still trying my best to copy hers. My kids love this dish as well. It’s always a sure bet to get both my kids to eat their veggies (5yr & 3yr old). A couple of hints and variations: You can sub bok choy with savoy cabbage or napa cabbage, which I’ve done. My favorite is the napa cabbage, it gives the soup a bit of sweetness when you cook it until it’s no longer crunchy (how my family always cooks it) and soaks up tons of the flavor from the broth (yum, that’s why my kids love it so)! I like to use light colored soy sauce (not light sodium), the flavor is better. And for a healthier twist, (and if you have the time) don’t fry it (skip steps 11-20). Instead of searing the outside, just toss the meatballs on top of a bed of the cabbage, cover with more cabbage, cover with stock and seasonings and cook on the lowest setting for several hours (at least 3, the longer the better) so use your crock pot if you have one. The result is tender, melt in your mouth meatballs! A couple ways to make it even more tasty: soak 3-4 dried shitake mushrooms in the broth until soft, squeeze out the excess liquid into broth and mince the mushrooms and add to the ground meat mixture then make the meatballs. Add some minced dried tiny shrimp (soaked in water, but throw this water away) use only about a tablespoon full minced. To add some calcium use 1/3 package of firm tofu, (the firmer the more calcium) diced and added to the mixture. If you add tofu, make sure to adjust the seasoning (a bit more salt and pepper and some more soy sauce). You don’t have to make 4 large meatballs, for everyday home dishes we usually make smaller meatballs (about 8 or more for 1 pound)., This was really different and really tasty. I had to use savoy cabbage because I couldn’t find bok choy, but I think the result was similar. I this for lunch today, and will bring the rest for lunch during the week – so much better than a sandwich!!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Pound Ginger and Green Onion With Back of Knife or Cleaver.

    2
    Done

    Put Into a Bowl With the Water.

    3
    Done

    Set Aside 10 Minutes.

    4
    Done

    Strain Green Onion and Ginger Out of the Water, Reserving Water.

    5
    Done

    Put Ground Pork Into a Bowl.

    6
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    Add Green Onion and Ginger Water, Sherry, 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch.

    7
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    Mix Well With Your Hand in One Direction.

    8
    Done

    Form Meat Mixture Into 4 Large Balls.

    9
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    Using Your Hands, Lightly Coat Balls With Dissolved Cornstarch.

    10
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    Heat 4 Tablespoons Peanut Oil in a Wok.

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