Lion's Head Meatballs

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In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Ingredients quick view

1 pound ground pork

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon grated ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups bok choy, cleaned and chopped

2 cups chicken broth

Tips quick view

For extra flavor, refrigerate the meatball mixture for 30 minutes before shaping.

You can add chopped mushrooms or water chestnuts to the meatball mixture for added texture.