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Lion's Head Meatballs 狮子头 — homemade Chinese food

狮子头

Lion's Head Meatballs

⏱️ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h⏰ Total: 1h 15mMEDIUM
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🛒 Available at: Whole FoodsTrader Joe's
Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
680 gground pork猪肉末
300 gnapa cabbage大白菜
45 mlsoy sauce酱油
30 mlShaoxing wine绍兴酒
14 gfresh ginger生姜
3.0 stalksgreen onions

Instructions

1

Form and braise(1h 5m)

Mix pork with ginger, scallions, 1 tbsp soy sauce. Form into 4 large meatballs. Sear until browned. Add remaining soy, wine, and water to cover. Nestle cabbage around meatballs. Simmer covered 50 min.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

480
Calories (kcal)
32
Protein (g)
6
Carbs (g)
36
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
780
Sodium (mg)

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