LION'S HEAD MEATBALLS

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This is a famous dish along the Yangtze, with regional variations. In Shanghai, the sauce will be sweet and sour. In Chongqing, it will be hot and spicy. And in Wuhan...well, it will depend on the season and the mood of the chef. From EatingWell magazine July/August 2007 and posted for ZWT6.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 10 appetizer servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup light coconut milk
2 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb beef
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup minced leek, white and pale green part only
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons seeded and minced fresh chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium head boston lettuce or 1 medium iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup Thai basil
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, soy sauce and curry powder in a large saucepan. Set aside.
  • Place pork (or beef), scallions, leek, cornstarch, flour, sesame oil, ginger, chile, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Knead by hand until thoroughly combined and the mixture becomes sticky. Divide into 10 equal portions, about 1/4 cup each. Roll each portion into a ball.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the sides. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Bring the coconut-milk mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs; cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Arrange the meatballs on top.
  • Garnish with basil and lemon zest. Serve hot with the coconut-milk sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.2

Farhankhan009
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my meatballs turned out terrible. They were dry and tasteless.


Dipshika Khatiwada
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This recipe was a waste of time. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland.


Blaise Fonye
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The meatballs fell apart when I cooked them. I would recommend using a different recipe.


dishmika shehan
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The meatballs were a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices.


Bode Gamer _314
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more liquid to the meatballs.


Jordan Gave
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the meatballs and they turned out great. They were moist and flavorful.


Aaron carvery
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I substituted ground turkey for the pork and they were still very good. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Kibreyesus Gintamo
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Jerry Clinton
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I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Mahendra Das
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them over rice and they were a hit with my family.


Michelle Dugas
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.