This is a family version of lion’s head soup and it definitely fits the “comfort food” category, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter evening!
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Chinese
Servings4
Ingredients
1lb.ground pork
1egg
1Tbsp.cornstarch
2tsp.sesame oil
1Tbsp.fresh ginger rootminced
1/4tsp.monosodium glutamateMSG
1tsp.salt
2green onionschopped and divided
1Tbsp.vegetable oil
1headNapa cabbagecored and cut into chunks
2cupslow-sodium chicken broth
2cupswateror as needed
1Tbsp.soy sauce
2tsp.sesame oil
Instructions
Mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, MSG, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the Napa cabbage, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
Use a spoon to form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Optional: This dish is best served with white sticky rice.