Lion's Head Meatballs (Shīzi Tóu)

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subheading: GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS:

¾ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon table salt

2 pounds ground pork

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

4 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

½ teaspoon white pepper

4 cups chicken broth

1 small head napa cabbage (1½ pounds), quartered lengthwise, cored, and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces

4 ounces rice vermicelli

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subheading: BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Fully cooked ground pork can retain a slightly pink hue. Don't be concerned if the meatballs develop cracks while cooking. Shaoxing is a Chinese rice wine that can be found at Asian markets. If you can't find it, use dry sherry.

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