Asian inspired meatballs. A quick meal for a busy night. Save the leftovers for lunches, if there is any.
Meatballs
1 lb Ground Pork
4 oz Water Chestnut
2 tsp Chopped Ginger
1 tsp Soy Sauce
3 tsp Cooking Wine
2 tsp Cornstarch
1 Egg
Sauce
3 tbsp Cooking Oil
3 Star Anise
2 Green Onion (chopped)
¼ cup Soy Sauce
¾ cup Meatball Water
½ cup Sugar
1
Bring pot of water to a boil
Mix Meatball ingredients and form 1oz balls.
2
Add meatballs to boiling water and cook until internal temp reaches 165°F, stirring occasionally. Remove meatballs from water and set aside.
3
In a wok or sauce pan heat oil and add meatballs. Brown on all sides. Once browned removed from oil and prepare sauce.
4
Heat oil add star anise, green onion, cook for 2-3 mins.
Add remaining sauce ingredients and cook for 1 min, stir thoroughly.
5
Add meatballs back to the sauce and stir.
Serve with rice or on their own. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Meatballs
1 lb Ground Pork
4 oz Water Chestnut
2 tsp Chopped Ginger
1 tsp Soy Sauce
3 tsp Cooking Wine
2 tsp Cornstarch
1 Egg
Sauce
3 tbsp Cooking Oil
3 Star Anise
2 Green Onion (chopped)
¼ cup Soy Sauce
¾ cup Meatball Water
½ cup Sugar