Lion's Head Meatballs

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Kandace Fred

1 ½ cups boiling water

1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms

subheading: Meatball Mixture:

1 (8 ounce) container firm tofu, chopped into small bits

¼ cup minced canned water chestnuts

1 pound fatty ground pork (at least 20% fat)

¼ cup finely sliced green onions (white and light green parts only)

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 ½ teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger

2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry (see Note)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar (Optional)

1 large egg

2 teaspoons kosher salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

subheading: Cooking Liquid:

1 small head napa cabbage

2 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sherry wine or rice wine

1 tablespoon brown sugar (Optional)

1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste

subheading: Garnish:

¼ cup sliced green onion tops

2 tablespoons hot chili oil

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