Prepare a tasty meatball mixture by combining minced pork, minced chicken, scallions, Shaoxing rice wine, light soy sauce, salt, sugar, sesame oil, egg, cornstarch, and minced water chestnuts. Mix well until sticky.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
Deep fry the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
In a separate pot, use the water in which dried shiitake mushrooms were soaked to simmer the fried meatballs, Napa cabbage, soaked mushrooms, dried shrimp (if using), salt, and ground white pepper. Simmer until cabbage is tender.
Serve the Lion’s Head Meatballs hot with the aromatic broth and enjoy the flavors of prosperity and good fortune!