LION'S HEAD MEATBALLS

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Categories     Pork     Sauté

Yield 5 People

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c. "lite" coconut milk
2 1/2 T. Reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 T. Curry powder
1 lb. lean ground pork or beef
1/2 c. Chopped scallions
1/4 c minced leeks, white and pale green part only.
2 T. Cornstarch
1 T. All-purpose flour
1 T. Toasted sesame seed oil
1 T. Finely chopped ginger
2 t. Seeded and minced fresh chile pepper
1/2 t. Salt
1/4 t. Ground white pepper
2 t. Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium head o rBoston or iceberg lettuce
1/4 c chopped fresh basil
1 T. Freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, soy sauce, and curry powder in a large saucepan. Set aside. Place pork, scallions, leek, cornstarch, flour, seame oil, ginger, chile, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Knead by hand until thoroughly combine and the mixture becomes sticky. Divide into 10 equal portions, about 1/4 c. each. Roll each portion into a ball. Heat olive oil Ina large skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the sides. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 8 - 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Bring coconut milk mixture to a boil over medium heat. Add meatballs, co Ed, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes. Line 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.

Hafsa Khalid
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These meatballs are amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


babysasha babysasha
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender and juicy.


Philip Donnelly
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These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


Thabo Ledaka
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and moist. The sauce is also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Brenda McGowan
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These meatballs are amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


Callum Jackson
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender and juicy.


daniel gabriel
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These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


Tuyel Ahmed
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and moist. The sauce is also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Ghahowa Phiri
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These meatballs are amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


M Bilawal
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender and juicy.


Balogun Akinyemi
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These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


Tofik Seman
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and moist. The sauce is also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Frenkie Gaming97
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These meatballs are amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


Calvin Jumah
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender and juicy.


Babirye leticia
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making these again and again.


dj safrass
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always so delicious.


Stacey Jooste
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.