How to Cook Perfect Chinese Lionhead Meatballs

Chinese Lionhead Meatballs. Lion's Head Meatballs (狮子头 - shīzitóu) are large pork meatballs that are steamed/braised and served with vegetables. Their name derives from their shape, which resembles the head of a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog. It can be eaten any time of year, but is often served as a celebration dish!

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. Lion's Head (large Chinese meatball) sometimes is known as Four-Joy Meatballs. This is a well-known holiday recipe for example Chinese New Year. You can cook Chinese Lionhead Meatballs using 42 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Chinese Lionhead Meatballs

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

Basically this is large fried Chinese meatballs. And we are having a braised version today. Lion's head meatballs are easy to make, which you might not guess from the dish's somewhat grandiose name. Lion's Head Pork Meatballs (Lion's head meatballs) is a highly regarded Chinese cuisine that catches everyone's attention because of its size.

Chinese Lionhead Meatballs step by step

1. Mix the meatball ingredients. It may be a bit runny if so add a little more panko breadcrumbs. If to hard add a little water..
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 meatballs. No need to get the meatballs done, that will happen when you steam it..
3. Wash the bok-choy very carefully separate the stalks/ribs..
4. If you are using baby bok-choy just trim the ends. If using bigger bok-choy cut the big parts of the stalks into small portions. Coat the bok-choy with sesame seed oil, soya sauce, and salt. Let sit and marinate for 10 minutes. Steam the bok-choy with the fried meatballs for 30-40 minutes..
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 rings. 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 minutes. Fluff with a utensil and serve..

Chinese pork meatballs are also called lion's head (狮子头, shi zi tou). They feature tender, moist, and light meatballs with a savory taste. This dish is a staple food for my family, because it's quite easy to cook in big batches and is so comforting to enjoy any time. Arrange sliced cabbage on the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Arrange the remaining leaves on the top.