Thai Meatballs With Spicy Dipping Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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One tasty appetizer. Two cooking methods given. Ingredients:
vegetable oil (for frying) |
1 lb ground pork |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro |
1 stalk about 1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass or 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest |
2 red jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic |
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 red jalapeno chiles, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion |
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in fryer or medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. For Meatballs: With a light hand, combine pork, egg, cilantro, lemon grass, jalapeños, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic and sugar in medium bowl. Roll into 3/4-inch meatballs. Fry a few meatballs at a time until lightly browned and no longer pink in center. Drain on paper towels.
3. For Spicy Dipping Sauce: Combine vinegar, soy sauce, jalapeños, green onion and sugar in small bowl.
4. Serve warm meatballs with wooden picks and Spicy Dipping Sauce.
5. For Baked Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350°F Place meatballs on greased, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer pink in center.
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