LION HEAD MEATBALLS
This dish was said to be an imperial dish that the emperor ate. It is called Lion Head meatballs because, once cooked, the meatballs are surrounded by Chinese cabbage, and the meatball is said to resemble the head of the lion, while the long pieces of cabbage resemble the 'mane' of the lion. My mother can be quite superstitious and when she cooked this dish when I was younger she told us that we would be as strong as lions if we ate it. It worked. This is something I plan to cook and share if I have children one day. Serve with steamed rice, as the rice helps to soak up the juices of the broth.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the meatballs:
- Put the ground beef, rice wine, garlic, spring onions, egg, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper into a large bowl to combine, stirring in the same direction.
- Using wet hands, scoop a large mound of the ground meat mixture, and mold it into a ball. The size should be a little larger than a golf ball. Transfer the meatball to a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- For the assembly:
- Pour the groundnut oil into a large deep pan, and heat over a high heat. Using a metal ladle, carefully lower each meatball into the oil, and spoon some of the oil over the meatballs. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Pour all but 2 tablespoons of oil into a heat-proof bowl. Add the vegetable stock to the pan. Arrange the quarters of Chinese cabbage around the meatballs, curving them lengthwise around the sides of the pan, then add the mushrooms, and soy sauce. Bring everything to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce its heat, and cook gently for 15 minutes. Add the blended cornstarch slurry, if using, and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and season with salt, and white pepper, to taste, and sprinkle over the spring onion slices. Transfer the dish to a warm serving platter, and serve immediately.
- Heat a pan, add the rice and water, cover, and cook over high heat for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to very low, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, making sure all the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and, using a spatula, fluff the rice. It is now ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams
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Natasha Mwenda
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The flavor was incredible and the texture was perfect. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Doreen Wentzel
[email protected]I loved these meatballs! They were so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served them with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Sophia Young
[email protected]These meatballs were very easy to make and they turned out great! The sauce was also very good. I served them with spaghetti and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Cdt Sami
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but these meatballs were actually really good! The flavor was great and the texture was perfect. I served them with rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Yasin Going Yt
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The flavor was spot-on and the texture was perfect. I served them with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.
Mong Marma
[email protected]I loved the addition of the cabbage and carrots in the sauce. It gave it a nice crunch and sweetness. I served these meatballs over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
M Yousif
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the meatball mixture next time. The sauce was also a bit too salty for me. Overall, it was an okay recipe, but I wouldn't make it again.
AK Amirul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good! The flavor was great and the texture was perfect. I served them with spaghetti and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
ASAF Sharon
[email protected]These meatballs were very easy to make and they turned out great! The sauce was also very good. I served them with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Marie Delorme
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was very flavorful. I served them over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this r
Iftekhar Minhaj
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time. The sauce was also a bit too sweet for me. Overall, it was an okay recipe, but I wouldn't make it again.
Ramirez Martinez
[email protected]I loved these meatballs! They were so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served them over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Muhammad ahmed Muhammad Ahmed
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The flavor was incredible and the texture was perfect. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Stephanie Horton
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these meatballs, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I served them over rice and it was the perfect meal. I'll definitely be making these
Hunter Hogan
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and the flavor was spot-on. I loved the addition of the cabbage and carrots in the sauce. It gave it a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Qamislo Qamislo
[email protected]I just made these meatballs and they turned out amazing! The only thing I did differently was add a little bit of ginger to the meatball mixture. They were so good that I ate two of them before I even realized it. I'll definitely be making these agai
Robert Gathinji
[email protected]These Lion's Head Meatballs were absolutely delicious! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredibly rich and savory. I served them over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food meal. I'll definitely be making this recipe