Lion’s Head Meatballs (狮子头 – shīzitóu) are large pork meatballs that are steamed/braised and served with vegetables. Their name derives from their shape, which resembles the head of a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog. It can be eaten any time of year, but is often served as a celebration dish!

Lion’s Head is also a classic dish in Huaiyang cuisine, one of the four major cuisines in China, representing the culinary traditions of Eastern China and primarily Jiangsu Province. Huaiyang cuisine is known for its use of its local Zhenjiang vinegar (what we call black vinegar here on the blog), its sweetness, and lack of spiciness/use of chili peppers.

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Red House Restaurant 小红楼·沪味

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FOR THE MEATBALLS: 1 pound fatty ground pork (450g) 1 slice ginger (8g, minced) 1 scallion (minced) 1 large egg 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs (25g) 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water 3.5 ounces water chestnuts (100g, canned) vegetable oil (to fry the meatballs) FOR THE SAUCE: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 slices ginger 2 scallions (cut into 2-inch lengths, white and green parts separated) 10 g rock sugar (or 2.5 packed teaspoons brown sugar) 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed into a slurry with 1 tablespoon water) 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil baby bok choy (for serving, optional)

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