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Lion’s Head Meatballs

A traditional home-style dish with a spiced sauce and a clear regional flavor.

Time80 min
Servings5
Calories
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • Pork600 g
  • Cabbage300 g
  • Fresh ginger2 tsp
  • Soy sauce3 tbsp
  • Cornstarch2 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper0.5 tsp
  • Vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

1

Cut Pork, Cabbage, Fresh ginger, Soy sauce; chop the onion, garlic, and ginger separately.

2

Heat the fat in a heavy pan and cook the onion until golden; add garlic, ginger, and the recipe spices.

3

Add the main ingredient and fry until coated with the spiced base.

4

Add tomatoes, yogurt, coconut milk, or the liquid base included in the recipe.

5

Simmer gently until tender and the sauce thickens; adjust salt and acidity at the end.

6

Serve hot with rice, flatbread, or the traditional side for this dish.

Lion’s Head Meatballs | Zoremi