How to Cook Perfect Chinese Lionhead Meatballs

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Chinese Lionhead Meatballs

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Lions Head Meatballs (狮子头 - shīzitóu) are large pork meatballs that are steamed/braised and served with vegetable Their name derives from their shape, which resembles the head of a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog. Chinese pork meatballs are also called lions head (狮子头, shi zi tou).

This dish is a staple food for my family, because its quite easy to cook in big batches and is so comforting to enjoy any time. Lions Head Meatball this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guideline How to make beef meatballs Chinese style.just like those steamed dim sum Chinese meatball

The Ingredients need to make Chinese Lionhead Meatballs:
  1. It’s of Meatballs
  2. You need 1 pound of ground pork
  3. Prepare 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
  4. Prepare 1-1/2 tablespoon of sugar
  5. It’s 1 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine
  6. Prepare 8 ounces of water chestnuts
  7. Prepare 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
  8. Prepare 1 teaspoon of sesame seed oil
  9. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
  10. You need 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  11. Prepare 2 tablespoons of water
  12. Prepare 3 of large eggs
  13. It’s 1 teaspoon of salt
  14. Prepare 1 cup of peanut oil to fry in
  15. Prepare of Bok Choy
  16. It’s 1-1/2 pound of bok-choy
  17. It’s 1 teaspoon of sesame seed oil
  18. It’s 1 teaspoon of salt
  19. You need 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  20. It’s of Steaming
  21. It’s 1 quart of water
  22. It’s 1 tablespoon of salt
  23. It’s of Broth
  24. It’s 1/4 cup of peanut oil you used to fry meatballs
  25. You need 1/3 cup of all purpose flour
  26. It’s 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  27. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper
  28. Prepare 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  29. You need 1-1/2 pints of chicken broth
  30. Prepare 1 splash of sesame seed oil
  31. You need of Garnish optional
  32. Prepare 1/4 cup of thinly sliced scallions
  33. Prepare 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
  34. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of rice vinegar
  35. It’s 1 splash of roasted sesame seed oil
  36. It’s 1 teaspoon of honey
  37. It’s of Rice optional
  38. It’s 1 cup of long grain rice
  39. It’s To taste of salt
  40. Prepare 2 tablespoons of soya sauce
  41. Prepare 2 cup of steam water with drippings from meatballs and bok-choy
  42. Prepare 1/4 cup of peanut oil used to fry meatballs

Lions head meatballs is a Shanghai casserole dish featuring oversized pork meatballs and bok choy. It is traditionally cooked in a sand Rhonda Parkinson is a freelance writer who has authored many cookbooks, including two Everything guides to Chinese cooking. Shanghai-style Lions Head meatballs have a name that sounds intimidating, but they couldnt be easier to make. Why this recipe works: Mashed tofu guarantees moist and tender meatball

Step to make Chinese Lionhead Meatballs:
  1. Mix the meatball ingredient It may be a bit runny if so add a little more panko breadcrumb If to hard add a little
  2. Heat the oil. Form the meatballs and fry the meatballs in the oil. The meatballs will be just sticky but firm enough to form. Get the water boiling in the steamer so it will be ready to steam. Get a good crust on the outside of the meatball No need to get the meatballs done, that will happen when you steam it.
  3. Wash the bok-choy very carefully separate the stalks/rib
  4. If you are using baby bok-choy just trim the end If using bigger bok-choy cut the big parts of the stalks into small portion Coat the bok-choy with sesame seed oil, soya sauce, and salt. Let sit and marinate for 10 minute Steam the bok-choy with the fried meatballs for 30-40 minute
  5. In the pot with the flour mixture add and reduce the chicken broth to half. When the bok-choy and meatballs are done dip into bowls or plates, and add some of the broth.
  6. Slice the scallions and mash gently with a fork to separate the ring Add to a bowl with soya sauce, honey, sesame oil, and vinegar serve over the top as an option, or just serve with meatballs over the top of rice, and bok-choy with the sauce. I hope you enjoy!!!
  7. Add oil to pot and sauté the rice. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and splash of sesame seed oil. The water should still be hot.
  8. Measure out 2 cups and add to the sauteeing rice. Bring to a boil and simmer. Add the rest of the soya sauce.
  9. When craters form cover and turn off the heat and let rest covered and undisturbed for 20 minute Fluff with a utensil and serve.

Two kinds of pork, including fatty ground pork, adds moisture to the. Lions Head (large Chinese meatball) sometimes is known as Four-Joy Meatball Water-chestnut and lotus root are two commonly used side ingredients in China. But if you can skip this side ingredient if you feel they are just too difficult to find. Chinese Lions Head Meatballs sound exotic but are really a very easy and delicious comfort food.

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