Chinese
Chinese - Jiangsu Su Cuisine
Lion Head Meatballs
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g minced pork
- • 150g water chestnuts, chopped
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp cornflour
- • 300g napa cabbage
- • 600ml chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the pork, water chestnuts, wine, soy sauce, salt, and cornflour, kneading until sticky.
2
Phase 2
Roll the mixture into 4 large smooth meatballs.
3
Phase 3
Fry the meatballs until golden all over.
4
Phase 4
Nestle them in a pot lined with cabbage leaves and add the stock.
5
Phase 5
Cook gently for 60 minutes, spooning broth over occasionally.
6
Phase 6
Serve the tender meatballs with the braised cabbage.