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Lion's Head Meatballs
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Lion's Head Meatballs

Cloud-tender pork meatballs the size of a fist, braised in an amber broth with a mane of napa cabbage.

Umami1 hr 30 minServes 4

The method

5 steps · 1 hr 30 min

  1. 01

    Whip pork with panko, egg, wine, soy, and ginger until sticky.

  2. 02

    Form four fist-size balls; sear until browned all over.

  3. 03

    Line a clay pot with cabbage; nest meatballs on top.

  4. 04

    Add stock; simmer covered 60 minutes.

  5. 05

    Serve in the pot with steamed rice.

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