Lion's Head Meatballs

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Dish

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz (170g) ground pork
  • teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ginger, finely chopped or grated
  • ½ scallion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • ½  tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½  tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • ½  tablespoon oyster sauce
  • teaspoon five-spice powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup (50g) canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • cups (360ml) chicken stock
  • 1 bok choy, cut into large pieces

Preparation

  1. 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.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4-5 even-sized portions. Roll them between your palms into ball shapes and set the meatballs aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the meatballs and bok choy to the hot stock. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Suggestions

  • 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.

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