Shanghainese Lion’s Head Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup green onions, white parts only, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup water chestnuts, drained and diced finely,1/8 inch cubes
  • 1 Tablespoons ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoons light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ cup cornstarch for dusting meatballs
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed, leaving it still whole
  • 5 slices ginger
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ Tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 small napa cabbage leaves, about 8 pieces, cut into 3X1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water (optional)

Description

They Call It Lion's Head Because The Meatballs Are Ye Big With Manes Of Soft, Tender Napa Cabbage...looking Like A Lion. Seriously, In Shanghai, The Meatballs Are The Size Of A…

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