Chinese food ~ Lion Head

February 24, 2009

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One of the most famous Chinese traditional New Year food, Lion Head. It’s got a scary name, but it really is just Chinese meat ball. However, this meat ball takes lots of hard work to make a real good one. I’m pretty confident that my mom’s lion head recipe is one of the best in the world. It’s got a lot of secret ingredients and methods to make her superb Lion Head.

I tried to make the Lion Head with my mom’s recipe. However, pork here in the states is VERY different from pork in Taiwan or Asia. So, I have to play with the recipe and add in some new creation to make the Lion Head close to perfection. After tons of experiments, it’s a success!! My husband was so excited that he couldn’t help taking photos while I was making it. He, by the way, was born in Taiwan but raised in the states. So, he is pretty much a typical american who loves gourmet food. I remember when he first had my mom’s lion head. He was so touched and amazed that a meat ball could taste like that. From that moment, I know that if I can make good food, I can pretty much control him. HAHAHA!! And that’s what motivates me.

Here are some photos of me making the lion head. I didn’t expect to be in the photos, so please excuse me that I was still in my pajamas.

Forming the meatball

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