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Lion's Head Meatballs with Cabbage
Juicy pork meatballs braised with tender cabbage
Intermediate Level
Prep Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Calories
450 kcal
Ingredients
14 items
Serving
4 servings
Features & Categories
•Chinese•Comfort Food•Braised
⚠️Allergy Info
SoyGluten
Main CourseChinese
Lion's Head Meatballs with Cabbage
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Intermediate Level
90m Total
(20m prep + m cook)
Serves 4 servings
"Juicy pork meatballs braised with tender cabbage"
Nutrition
450calories per serving
⚠️ Allergy Information
SoyGluten
Ingredients Overview
14ingredients needed
Some ingredients have substitutes available
Ingredients List
ground pork
500g
egg
1pc
soy sauce
2tbsp
cornstarch
1tbsp
sesame oil
1tsp
sugar
1tsp
garlic
2clove
ginger
1tsp
green onions
1bunch
cabbage
1pc
vegetable oil
2tbsp
chicken stock
500ml
oyster sauce
1tbsp
white pepper
1tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Mix ground pork, egg, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a bowl.
5m
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Mix until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
2
Form the mixture into 4 large meatballs.
5m
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Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
10m175°C
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4
Add cabbage quarters around the meatballs. Pour in chicken stock and oyster sauce.
5m
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Ensure the cabbage is nestled around the meatballs for even cooking.
5
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, turning the meatballs halfway through.
45m95°C
lid
6
Sprinkle with white pepper before serving.
1m
white pepper