Lion's head, or braised pork meatballs, is both delicious and nutritious. It can be prepared in two ways: either white (plain) or red (cooked with soy sauce). The shape of the meatballs is said to resemble the head of a lion, with the vegetable garnish, usually bok choy, having the appearance of a lion's mane.

獅子頭既美味又營養。可以用兩種方式來烹調這道菜：清燉或者紅燒。這道菜之所以起這個名字據說是因為肉丸的形狀看起來像獅子的頭，用蔬菜做的配菜（一般是小白菜）看起來像是獅子脖子上的鬃毛。