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Chinese Lions Head Soup Recipe (Lion's Head Meatballs)

A classic Chinese dish featuring tender meatballs in a flavorful broth.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 500 g ground pork
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoon water

Soup

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups napa cabbage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, beaten egg, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, salt, white pepper, and water. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  2. 2. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add ginger and garlic, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  3. 3. Gently add meatballs to the broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. 4. Add chopped napa cabbage and soy sauce to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Lion's Head Meatballs, Soup
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