Lion Head Meatballs

Tasty beef meatballs cooked in vegetable stock with Chinese cabbage and mushrooms. Serve with sticky white rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.3 kcals 2185.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.2 grams 72.8 grams
Fat 39.2 grams 156.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Cornflour
mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely chopped
1
pinch
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
toasted
1
dash
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Ginger
fresh root, grated
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely chopped
300
g
Chinese Leaf
quartered lengthways
3
piece
Chinese Mushrooms
dried, soaked and drained
2
piece
Spring Onions
large, sliced

Steps

  • Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and stir well.
  • Mould the mixture into 12 balls slightly larger than golf balls using damp hands.
  • Heat groundnut oil in a deep pan and fry meatballs for 5 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Drain all but 30ml of oil and add stock, cabbage, mushrooms, and soy sauce.
  • Bring to a boil then cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in cornflour paste if the sauce needs thickening.
  • Season to taste and garnish with spring onions and sesame oil before serving.