Chinese Lion's Head Soup

Chinese Lion's Head Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    427

Experience the comforting embrace of Lion's Head Soup, a classic Chinese delicacy. Tender pork meatballs simmer in a delicate broth with napa cabbage, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will warm you from the inside out. Perfect for a chilly evening!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    130 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    991 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, and half of the chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the napa cabbage and stir-fry until it begins to wilt. (2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Using a spoon or your hands, gently form the meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Carefully drop them into the simmering soup. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Once all the meatballs are added, cover the pot and simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. (10 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with the remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving. (2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground pork.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as shiitake mushrooms or carrots.
If you don't have MSG, you can omit it, but it does enhance the umami flavor.
Serve with steamed white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Jaida Champlin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 142 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Arvid Lind

    I added some sliced carrots and shiitake mushrooms, and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Kaci Toy

    This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it's become a regular in our dinner rotation.

  • Trudie Daugherty

    I was a bit hesitant about the MSG, but it really made a difference. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.

  • Alverta Goldner

    Easy to follow and the soup was so comforting. I will definitely be making this again!

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