Lion's Head Meatballs

Name: Lion's Head Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs (450g to 675g) baby bok choy; 1lb (450g) ground pork; 1 large egg white; 5 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free/Paleo or coconut aminos for Whole30); 1 tsp dark soy sauce (omit for gluten-free, Paleo or Whole30); 1/2 tsp (1 tsp if using Diamond Crystal brand) kosher salt, more or less to taste; 1 tsp raw cane sugar (omit for Paleo / Whole30); 3-4 dashes of white pepper powder; Cornstarch, for dusting the meatballs (can substitute with flour or arrowroot flour for Paleo/Whole30); 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 3 scallions, chopped into 1" pieces; 1/2" knob of ginger, cut into 3-4 slices; 1 3/4 C (450ml) chicken broth, preferably homemade or quality store-bought low sodium; High heat neutral oil i.e. avocado oil