Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs Recipe

Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground pork

• 2 scallions, finely chopped

• 2 slices ginger root, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons dry sherry

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 3 tablespoons lard

• 1 lb Chinese cabbage (bak choy), quartered

• 1 cup chicken stock

Method:

1. Mix together the pork, scallions, ginger root, sherry, cornstarch and half the salt. Shape the mixture into 6 - 8 meatballs

2. Melt the lard in a pan, add cabbage and remaining salt and fry for 30 seconds.

3. Place meatballs on top of the cabbage and pour stock over the top. Bring to boil and then cover tightly and simmer for 45 minutes over low heat

4. Ready to serve