If you are using pork steaks: remove the meat from the bones and place in a 6-quart pot. Cover the bones with 3 1/2 quarts of cold water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for at least one hour, skimming the foam/scum from the surface. Grind the pork meat in a meat grinder or food processor.
If you are using pork or vegetable stock: bring 3 quarts of the stock to a simmer in a 6-quart stock pot
Mix the cilantro, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper into the pork. You can microwave a small ball to taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Refrigerate this mixture covered until the stock is ready.
Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for at least 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the water and add the mushroom water to the stock. Make sure you leave out any grit that is at the bottom of the mushroom liquid. Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms and chop into quarters. Add the shiitake mushrooms to the stock pot and cook for at least a half hour. Slice the wood ear mushrooms into ribbons and set aside, throw away any tough looking parts.
When the shiitakes have cooked in the stock for at least a half hour remove the bones and add the wood ear mushrooms and bring to a good simmer. Add at least 1 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper, taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Spoon in balls of the meat mixture into the simmering broth one at a time, stirring occasionally. I made balls about 1 1/2 tablespoons each but you can make any size. Add the cabbage and bring back to a full simmer.
Add the scallions and serve.
Optional: If I had them I would have used bean sprouts as a garnish. Other vegetables and/or noodles would be good as well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	347.4 Kcal (1454 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.7g	9%
Cholesterol	51.02mg	17%
Sodium	1997.78mg	83%
Potassium	1078.13mg	23%
Total Carbs	49.73g	17%
Sugars	2.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	6.12g	24%
Protein	27.64g	55%
Vitamin C	51.1mg	85%
Iron	7.8mg	43%
Calcium	33mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.76 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.57g	9%
Cholesterol	23.02mg	17%
Sodium	901.46mg	83%
Potassium	486.49mg	23%
Total Carbs	22.44g	17%
Sugars	0.93g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	24%
Protein	12.47g	55%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	85%
Iron	3.5mg	43%
Calcium	14.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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