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Lion's Head Meatballs in Clay Pot
Juicy pork meatballs braised in a savory clay pot
Intermediate Level
Prep Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Calories
450 kcal
Ingredients
14 items
Serving
4 servings
Features & Categories
•Comfort food•Braised•Chinese
⚠️Allergy Info
SoyWheat
Main CourseChinese
Lion's Head Meatballs in Clay Pot
clay potmixing bowlwhisktongs
Intermediate Level
90m Total
(20m prep + m cook)
Serves 4 servings
"Juicy pork meatballs braised in a savory clay pot"
Nutrition
450calories per serving
⚠️ Allergy Information
SoyWheat
Ingredients Overview
14ingredients needed
Some ingredients have substitutes available
Ingredients List
ground pork
500g
egg
1pc
soy sauce
2tbsp
Shaoxing wine
1tbsp
sugar
1tsp
cornstarch
1tsp
sesame oil
1tsp
garlic
2clove
ginger
1tsp
chicken stock
4cup
bok choy
1bunch
vegetable oil
2tbsp
salt
1tsp
white pepper
1tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Mix ground pork, egg, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
5m
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Mix in one direction to create a sticky, cohesive mixture.
2
Form mixture into 4 large meatballs.
5m
handsground pork mixture
Wet hands slightly to prevent sticking.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a clay pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
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4
Add chicken stock, salt, and white pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
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5
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, turning meatballs halfway.
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clay pot lid
6
Add bok choy and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
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