Lion's Head Recipe
This recipe of Lion S Head was picked up by me from a gourmet magazine, I twisted it a little bit to meet my taste here I am, sharing my version with you. Use the freshest of Pork available to get a great Lion S Head. Fall in love with this Lion S Head recipe from the Chinese cuisine. I am certain both of us will be in agreement that this Lion S Head is truly delectable.
Ingredients
4 to 6 dried black mushrooms
1 pound pork
10 water chestnuts
2 scallion stalks
2 slices fresh ginger root
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 tablespoon sherry
Oil for deep frying
1 head mustard cabbage
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
1. Soak dried black mushrooms.
2. Mince or coarsely grind pork (with some fat), water chestnuts, scallions, ginger root and soaked mushrooms.
3. Beat egg lightly and blend in, along with cornstarch, sugar, salt, pepper and sherry. (Use a wooden spoon and do not overhandle: if mixed too long, the meat will lose its juices.)
4. Divide mixture into 4 parts and form each into a large meatball. (This is most easily done if the hands are moistened first with water.)
5. Heat oil and, using a strainer or wire basket, deep-fry meatballs until golden (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper toweling. Meanwhile separate leaves of mustard cabbage and cut each in 4-inch sections.
6. Heat remaining oil. Add cabbage and stir-fry until slightly softened (about 2 minutes). Transfer to a heavy pan or earthenware casserole, lining the sides and bottom.
7. Place meatballs over cabbage. Separately heat stock, then pour over. Simmer, covered, until done (about 1 1/2 hours).
8. Arrange cabbage on a serving platter with meatballs on top. Blend cornstarch and remaining cold stock to a paste. Add to liquids in pan and cook, stirring, to thicken. Pour sauce over meatballs and serve.
2. Mince or coarsely grind pork (with some fat), water chestnuts, scallions, ginger root and soaked mushrooms.
3. Beat egg lightly and blend in, along with cornstarch, sugar, salt, pepper and sherry. (Use a wooden spoon and do not overhandle: if mixed too long, the meat will lose its juices.)
4. Divide mixture into 4 parts and form each into a large meatball. (This is most easily done if the hands are moistened first with water.)
5. Heat oil and, using a strainer or wire basket, deep-fry meatballs until golden (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper toweling. Meanwhile separate leaves of mustard cabbage and cut each in 4-inch sections.
6. Heat remaining oil. Add cabbage and stir-fry until slightly softened (about 2 minutes). Transfer to a heavy pan or earthenware casserole, lining the sides and bottom.
7. Place meatballs over cabbage. Separately heat stock, then pour over. Simmer, covered, until done (about 1 1/2 hours).
8. Arrange cabbage on a serving platter with meatballs on top. Blend cornstarch and remaining cold stock to a paste. Add to liquids in pan and cook, stirring, to thicken. Pour sauce over meatballs and serve.
