Chinese Lion's Head Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes     Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 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

Directions:

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.
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.
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.

From: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?recipeID=135367&origin=detail&servings=4&metric=false