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Chinese Lion's Head Soup

Chinese Lion's Head Soup

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  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground pork

  • Egg / Dairy

    • 🥚 1 egg

  • Spices & Sauces

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
    • 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG) (Optional)
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 2 green onions, chopped and divided
    • 1 head napa cabbage, cored and cut into chunks

  • Broth

    • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 2 cups water, or as needed

  • Cooking oils

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

STEPS

1

Mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, MSG (optional), salt, and half of the green onions in a bowl. Use hands to mix until evenly distributed. Set aside.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry napa cabbage until it begins to wilt (2–3 minutes). Add chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium.

3

Form meat mixture into 1-inch balls and drop into boiling soup. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and drizzle sesame oil.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

431

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 7
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 Serve with sticky white rice for added comfort.Use fresh napa cabbage for the best texture and flavor.Adjust salt and MSG to taste to reduce sodium content.