People throw out the term "melt-in-your-mouth" pretty casually, but these meatballs really are. Some people think the name comes from their large size, while others believe eating these gives you the strength of a lion, but the actual answer is not quite as mythical. The look of this crinkled-up napa cabbage reminded the inventors of this dish of a lion's mane.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 2h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over shiitake mushrooms, and let sit until soft enough to slice, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine chestnuts and tofu in a large bowl. Add ground pork, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Pour in rice wine, soy sauce, salt, cayenne, brown sugar, and egg. Dust with cornstarch. Mix with a clean hand until thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Form mixture into 6 large meatballs with wet hands.
- Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and oil lightly. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil in the preheated oven until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while prepping the pot.
- Trim off the bottom of the head of cabbage and slice 1/2 of the head. Arrange sliced cabbage on the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Arrange the remaining leaves on the top. Slice and scatter the mushrooms on top of the cabbage; reserve shiitake liquid. Nestle the meatballs into the cabbage leaves and pour juices over.
- Strain reserved shiitake liquid into a bowl. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until dissolved. Add to the pot, pouring over each meatball. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Uncover and raise heat to medium-high. Continue cooking, basting the meatballs often, until liquid reduces slightly and meatballs are no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
- Ladle into serving bowls and arrange cabbage over the meatballs. Top with green onions and chili oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1607.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
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Dolon Mojumdar
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my sauce didn't thicken as much as I expected. It was a bit more runny than I would have liked.
Sajid Hamza
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my meatballs didn't cook all the way through. They were still a bit pink in the center.
Aness khan
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out as pictured in the recipe. It was a bit more watery and less glossy.
Ruhan N
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my meatballs didn't turn out as pictured in the recipe. They were a bit more brown and less round.
Rose Kitten
[email protected]The recipe was a bit confusing to follow. I think it would be helpful if the recipe included more step-by-step instructions.
Elena K
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe. I think it would be helpful if the recipe included a list of substitutions.
Naveed Rajput
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less soy sauce next time.
NewGod
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Tierney McLaughlin
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would add more liquid to the mixture next time.
TTVboticBTW
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Mustapha Musa
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors in the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Josiah Ghaji
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Ahsan Rana
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Rileigh Isaacs
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Baraka Collins
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Karan Chy
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Hghf Vugy
[email protected]These lion's head meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty and filling, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving them over rice or noodles.
Feezan Ali
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I'm so glad I did! The meatballs were incredibly flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
XxKamaurixX
[email protected]I've made these lion's head meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so moist and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Toha Telecom
[email protected]These lion's head meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.