1. Fill a big pot with chicken stock, add water and bring to low boil and simmer. 2. Add the cabbage. 3. While you get that going, start making the meatballs. 4. Squeeze out excess water from the mushrooms, mince and set aside, make sure to save the soaking water to add flavor to the soup later! 5. Mix the ground pork with the egg, minced mushrooms, oyster sauce, tofu, salt, pepper, ginger, green onions, cornstarch, and 2 Tbs soy sauce, 2 tsp cooking wine, plus minced dried shrimp if using. (make sure you mince it finely before adding). 6. Mix throughly, using a spoon to help, make meatballs and place into pot on top of the cabbage. Add brown sugar and left over 2 Tbs soy sauce to soup. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours or longer for tender meatballs. Before serving taste and adjust seasonings of soup by adding more salt or soy sauce or pepper. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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