Lion’s Head Meatballs (Shanghai Style)

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) ground pork (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
• 2 tablespoons green onions (scallions), finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine) or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for browning
• 4 cups napa cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces (Chinese cabbage)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, for garnish