Yangzhou-style Lion's Head Meatballs

Yangzhou-style Lion's Head Meatballs

Yangzhou-style Lion's Head Meatballs are a famous and traditional Chinese dish hailing from the Jiangsu province. These large meatballs are made with ground pork and vegetables, typically water chestnuts, and then simmered in a flavorful broth with cabbage, mushrooms, and other ingredients. They are prized for their tender texture, savory flavor, and impressive size, which is said to resemble the mane of a lion. Yangzhou-style Lion's Head Meatballs are often served as a main course or as part of a ceremonial banquet and are enjoyed by many Chinese food lovers around the world.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

About the recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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