Ginger-Infused Pork Meatball Soup with Napa Cabbage

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Ginger-Infused Pork Meatball Soup with Napa Cabbage warms up your dinner table with a comforting Chinese dish that combines tender pork meatballs with aromatic ginger and sesame oil. This non-vegetarian recipe is perfect for chilly evenings and is gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. The rich broth, paired with the crisp napa cabbage, creates a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed on its own or with sticky white rice.

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Overview

This comforting Chinese Lion's Head Soup features tender pork meatballs infused with ginger and sesame oil, simmered in a flavorful broth with napa cabbage. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, this dish is traditionally enjoyed with sticky white rice.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Egg, Soy

Cuisine

Chinese

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) pork, ground
• 1 Whole egg
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cornstarch
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) sesame oil, divided
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fresh ginger root, minced
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) monosodium glutamate (MSG) (Optional)
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 2 Whole green onions, divided
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Whole head napa cabbage, torn
• 2 Cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 2 Cups water
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) soy sauce

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, MSG (if using), salt, and half of the divided green onions. Use your hands to combine until evenly mixed. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the torn napa cabbage and stir-fry until it begins to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
4. Form the pork mixture into 1-inch meatballs using a spoon. Drop them into the boiling soup. Once all meatballs are added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Taste the soup and adjust the salt if necessary. Garnish with the remaining divided green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Ginger-Infused Pork Meatball Soup with Napa Cabbage!