1bunchgreen onions (scallions or green shallots) - minced
4clovesgarlic - minced
2tablespoonscornstarch
3tablespoonsginger - minced
1dashsalt
1dashground black pepper
12cupschicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon)
3smallbaby bok choy - chopped
2cansbamboo shoots - rinsed, then cut into matchstick pieces
1poundshiitake mushrooms - sliced
4slicesginger
1dashsalt
1dashground black pepper
Instructions
Add in the chicken stock and 4 slices of ginger in a large pot on the stove. The ginger is not meant to be eaten; it's just there to add more punch to the broth. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
Slice up the baby bok choy.
Cut up the bamboo into matchstick sizes, and set them aside along with the mushrooms.
Add the pork, green onion, garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to a glass bowl. Mix well.
Form the pork mixture into small meatballs.
Add the pork balls to the broth that is simmering. Simmer for 15 minutes.