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Chinese Lion's Head Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Lei Lei

"This is my family's version of lion's head soup and for me it is the best type of comfort food! It is best served with white sticky rice, and wonderful enjoyed on a cold winter day."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 green onions, chopped and divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 head napa cabbage, cored and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the napa cabbage, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
  3. Use a spoon to form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Vixer
A really simple dish to prepare. The only thing I did differently was boil it a bit longer,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by LARADELAMATER
Summer veggie co-op brings me an assortment of vegetables each week and finding recipes to use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by Lisa
This recipe is a keeper. I followed it exactly and it was great. The only thing I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by PROZA
My husband loved this, but I didn't care for it. I thought it was a little bland. Chili-garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by Darkgardyner
I make ALOT of soups and chowders during the winter, and this is one of my favorites! I leave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by shawn
very good, but this is not for a childs palate, but we adults loved it MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by onemoongoddess
I made this soup for my finicky family. It was a hit. I used 6 cups liquid and had a huge... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Lori
I made this tonite for the first time, and it won't be the last! The only change I made was... MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

Lei Lei
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Handan, Hebei Province, China
Living In: <