Chinese Lion's Head Soup Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cabbage Soup Recipes. (Chinese Lion's Head Soup Recipe). This is my family's version of lion's head soup and for me it is the best type of comfort food! It is best served with white sticky rice, and wonderful enjoyed on a cold winter day.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chinese Lion's Head Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork

1 egg

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)

1 teaspoon salt

2 green onions

chopped and divided

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 head napa cabbage

cored and cut into chunks

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups water

or as needed

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Mix the ground pork egg cornstarch 2 teaspoons of sesame oil ginger monosodium glutamate salt and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot fry the napa cabbage stirring constantly until cabbage begins to wilt 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to medium.

Step 3

Use a spoon to form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Nutritional Information

Chinese Lion's Head Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 431.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.1g 48%

Carbohydrates: 7.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 34g 52%

Saturated Fat: 10.8g 54%

Cholesterol: 130.2mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 504.5IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.2mg 79%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 32.9mg 55%

Folate: 106.7mcg 27%

Calcium: 120.3mg 12%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 42.9mg 15%

Potassium: 649.2mg 18%

Sodium: 990.6mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 89%

Calories From Fat: 305.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.