Steamed Lion's Head
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Steamed Lion's Head

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Steamed Lion's Head

About This Recipe

These tender and flavorful steamed pork meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining juicy minced pork with the earthy crunch of burdock and aromatic scallion whites and ginger. The secret to their irresistible texture lies in the careful mixing and shaping—stirring the meat mixture in one direction until elastic ensures a bouncy bite, while hand-slapping the meat makes it perfectly compact. Steamed to juicy perfection, these meatballs are then drizzled with a rich, glossy sauce made from their own savory broth, thickened with cornstarch for a velvety finish. Garnished with fresh scallions, each bite is a harmony of umami, spice, and subtle sweetness. Quick to prepare yet impressive in taste, these steamed pork meatballs are a must-try for anyone craving a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork 700g
The aromatics
  • scallion whites 100g
  • burdock 150g
  • ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • cornstarch 1 tbsp
  • water 50ml

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Mince the pork, chop the scallion whites and burdock into small pieces for later use.
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Step 2
Step 2
Put the minced meat, burdock, scallion whites, and ginger into a bowl, and add all the ingredients except cornstarch and water.
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Step 3
Step 3
Gradually add water and stir the meat mixture in one direction with chopsticks until it becomes elastic.
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Step 4
Step 4
Divide the meat mixture into two portions and repeatedly slap them with your hands to make the meat compact.
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Step 5
Step 5
Wet your hands, take about 70 grams of the meat mixture, and shape it into a ball by alternately operating your hands, then place it on a plate.
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Step 6
Step 6
Steam the meatballs over high heat for 10 minutes, then pour the steamed soup into a bowl, add cornstarch, and cook until thickened, finally pour it over the steamed meatballs and garnish with chopped scallions.

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