{"id":7017,"date":"2023-10-22T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/?p=7017"},"modified":"2024-12-24T15:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T20:34:40","slug":"lions-head-pork-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/lions-head-pork-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Lion\u2019s Head Pork Meatballs (\u72ee\u5b50\u5934)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An authentic Lion’s head meatball recipe that uses breadcrumbs, water chestnuts, and aromatics to make super light, fluffy and juicy meatballs that are bursting with flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chinese pork meatballs are also called lion\u2019s head (\u72ee\u5b50\u5934, shi zi tou). They feature tender, moist, and light meatballs with a savory taste. This dish is a staple food for my family, because it\u2019s quite easy to cook in big batches and is so comforting to enjoy at any time. Eating savory meatballs with rice is as addictive as eating a burger. Juicy and flavorful meat and starch are the best combo in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find quite a few versions of Lion\u2019s Head in China. One popular rendition in northern China is braised meatballs<\/a>. The cooking method for those is quite close to the one in this recipe. But instead of steaming, those meatballs are braised in a soy-sauce-based liquid after browning. Another type is meatballs cooked in chicken broth<\/a>, from Shanghai cuisine. They\u2019re usually served by themselves instead of over rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today I\u2019ll introduce a third type \u2013 a steamed lion\u2019s head meatball. This recipe was passed down from my grandma. She used to make a huge batch of these every two weeks. After cooking them, she\u2019d reserve a small amount to serve to guests who might be visiting her house. She would freeze the rest and give them away to family members, including my parents. These meatballs are my favorite and are even better than the ones from the restaurant. They are extremely fluffy and moist and are as tender as the pork in a slow-cooked Bolognese sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make pork meatballs extra light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The secrets to creating super fluffy Lion’s head meatballs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n