Lion's Head Meatballs
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Prep Time
10 minsCook Time
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A traditional Chinese dish, Lion’s Head Meatballs are often eaten during celebrations, but they’re easy enough to prepare on a regular weeknight too. Pork meatballs, infused with ginger, scallion, and sesame oil, become fluffy, light, and tender when they’re gently steamed in this flavorful broth.
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What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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Ingredients
- 6 oz (170g) ground pork
- ⅛ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger, finely chopped or grated
- ½ scallion, finely chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 1½ tablespoons breadcrumbs
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon five-spice powder
- ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup (50g) canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1½ cups (360ml) chicken stock
- 1 bok choy, cut into large pieces
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine pork, sesame oil, ginger, scallion, eggs, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, five spice powder, cornstarch, and water chestnuts. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 4-5 even-sized portions. Roll them between your palms into ball shapes and set the meatballs aside.
- Place the chicken stock in the Anyday dish and cover with the lid (knob lifted). Cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until the stock is very hot.
- Add the meatballs and bok choy to the hot stock. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Serving suggestions & tips
- If you’d like some more flavor, add soaked salted bamboo shoots into the stock and remove before adding the meatballs.
- Add some chili flakes for a spicy alternative.
Recipe notes
- Make this dish up to 5 days ahead of time and reheat as needed.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.