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.

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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

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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.

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