13K views · 22 reactions | What do you get when you combine the richness of a braised pork shank, the delicate texture of a custard, the juiciness of a soup dumpling, and the bounciness of a good old-fashioned meatball? You get Lion’s Head Meatballs (shīzǐ tóu). These massive, baseball-sized pork meatballs are deep fried, then braised in a savory, aromatic sauce until they’re meltingly tender on the inside, but still springy on the outside. @tomthechon | ChefSteps | Facebook