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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Myke Ronow
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste, but I think I just added too much salt. I'll be sure to be more careful next time.
Kashi Dash
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these meatballs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious.
ThatStandardGamer
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
isabella Nivalinna
[email protected]These meatballs were perfect! I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy and they were a huge hit.
tv nepal “Khajum arjun” arjun
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll have to adjust the amount of chili next time.
Tallal Imtiaz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Luca Giardino
[email protected]Delicious!
Fadi Ibrahim
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and they were a hit with my family! I will definitely be making them again.
Diego Vickers
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll add more liquid next time.
Logan Coughlin
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted amazing! I added a little bit of extra garlic and ginger, and they were perfect.
Shadia Mayikana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were moist and flavorful. I served them with rice and vegetables and everyone loved them.
Muhmmad Maaz
[email protected]These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The flavor was amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.