This is a superb soup with tender Napa cabbage and fluffy chicken meatballs. It's a hearty and healthy soup that warms you up, perfect for using up a lot of Napa cabbage. It's easy yet satisfying, and ideal for cold days.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (3-4 servings)

  • Napa Cabbage 300g
  • Leek 10cm
  • Ginger 10g
  • Ground Chicken 200g
  • Potato Starch 2 tbsp

Seasonings

  • [A] Soy Sauce 2 tsp
  • [A] Sugar 1/2 tsp
  • [A] Chicken Bouillon Powder 1 tsp
  • [A] Salt and Pepper to taste
  • [B] Soy Sauce 1/2 tbsp
  • [B] Chicken Bouillon Powder 1 tbsp
  • [C] Sesame Oil 1/2 tbsp
  • [C] Black Pepper to taste

Steps

  1. Wash 300g Napa Cabbage and cut off the core.
  2. Cut the Napa Cabbage into 2-3cm wide pieces.
  3. Finely chop 10cm Leek.
  4. Peel and finely chop 10g Ginger.
  5. In a bowl, add 200g Ground Chicken and 1/2 tsp Sugar, then mix well by kneading. (Key Tip: Adding sugar first and kneading helps it absorb better.)
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste, and knead until sticky.
  7. Add 2 tsp Soy Sauce and 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder, and continue to knead. (Key Tip: Seasoning the ground meat at this stage enhances the flavor.)
  8. Add the chopped leek, ginger, and 2 tbsp Potato Starch to the seasoned ground meat. Mix gently until fluffy. (Key Tip: Mixing the leek etc. from the beginning can release moisture, so add them later and mix gently.)
  9. Heat 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  10. Add the core parts of the cut Napa Cabbage and stir-fry. (Key Tip: Stir-frying the cabbage first concentrates its umami and sweetness.)
  11. Once the cabbage core becomes transparent, add the leaves and stir-fry for another 1 minute.
  12. Add 600ml Water, 1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon Powder, and 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce to the stir-fried cabbage. Mix lightly and bring to a boil.
  13. Once boiling, use a spoon to scoop the prepared chicken meatball mixture into the pot in your desired size.
  14. Lower the heat to low while adding the meatballs, then bring it back to medium-low heat once all are added.
  15. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. (Key Tip: To prevent the meatballs from breaking apart, avoid stirring until they are set. Simmer on low heat once boiling.)
  16. After 5 minutes, remove the lid, sprinkle with black pepper to taste, serve in bowls, and it's done!

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