Lion's head meatballs

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6largesBok choy cabbage leaves washed
Warm water
¾poundsGround beef
½poundsGround pork
½poundsImitation crab meat, flaked
cupKikkoman Stir-Fry Sauce
2tablespoonsChopped green onions & tops
2teaspoonsMinced fresh ginger root
1tablespoonKikkoman Stir-Fry Sauce

Directions

Remove stems from bok choy; chop enough to measure 1 cup. Place leaves in 9 x 13-inch microwave-safe baking dish; add enough warm water to fill dish halfway. Cover; microwave on High 5 minutes.

Remove leaves and cool with cold water; drain. Spread leaves out flat on paper towels; set aside. Thoroughly combine next 6 ingredients and bok choy stems. Divide into 6 equal portions; shape into meatballs. Enclose each in bok choy leaf; place in 9 x 13-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Cover; microwave on Medium-high (70%) 6 minutes. Uncover; brush tops lightly with 1 Tbsp. stir-fry sauce.

Cover; microwave on Medium-high (70%) 7 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Source: MICROWAVE MAGIC with Kikkoman Sauces Reprinted with the permission of Kikkoman International Inc. Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias