Chinese Lion's Head Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 0.25 teaspoons monosodium glutamate , MSG
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 greens onions , chopped and divided
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 head napa cabbage , cored and cut into chunks
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water , or as needed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the napa cabbage, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.

3. 3

   Use a spoon to form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.