Lion's Head Meatballs
This is a famous dish along the Yangtze, with regional variations. In Shanghai, the sauce will be sweet and sour. In Chongqing, it will be hot and spicy. And in Wuhan…well, it will depend on the season and the mood of the chef.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007
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Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the meatball mixture (Step 2) for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 meatball
Per Serving:
116 calories; protein 10.1g; carbohydrates 5.1g; dietary fiber 0.9g; sugars 0.4g; fat 6.5g; saturated fat 2.6g; cholesterol 26.3mg; vitamin a iu 687.2IU; vitamin c 3.3mg; folate 17.8mcg; calcium 23mg; iron 0.9mg; magnesium 13.7mg; potassium 168.8mg; sodium 296.8mg.
Exchanges:
1 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 vegetable