Lion's Head Recipe

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Lion's Head
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  1. In a medium bowl, mix the pork, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch with a chopstick. Form into large meatballs. On a small plate, sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and roll the meatballs in the cornstarch.
  2. In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Brown the meatballs in hot wok until deep golden brown. Remove from the wok. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
  3. Wipe the wok or skillet clean with a paper towel. Return the wok to high heat and cook cabbage until just wilted.
  4. Place the cooked cabbage on the bottom of a large soup pot or casserole dish. Add the meatballs and broth. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir and serve warm.
  5. Cook's Note: This classic Shanghai dish is named Lion's Head because of the massive size of the meatballs, and because the cabbage, when cooked, looks like a lion's mane. Ming-Na uses ground pork for her meatballs but they can be made with ground turkey or ground chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 766.04 Kcal (3207 kJ)
Calories from fat 704.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.23g 120%
Cholesterol 81.63mg 27%
Sodium 372.17mg 16%
Potassium 403.4mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.36g 1%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 10.6g 21%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 18.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 535.87 Kcal (2244 kJ)
Calories from fat 492.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.72g 120%
Cholesterol 57.1mg 27%
Sodium 260.34mg 16%
Potassium 282.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 3.05g 1%
Sugars 0.11g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 7.42g 21%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.8
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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