ASIAN MEATBALLS WITH SNOW PEAS

ASIAN MEATBALLS WITH SNOW PEAS image

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground pork
6 oz sweet Italian sausage
2 tsp freshly grated gingerroot
1 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
4 tsp soy sauce
kosher salt
5 oz snow peas (at least 48)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tsp packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp chili paste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400. In large bowl, combine pork, sausage, 1 tsp ginger, shallot, water chestnuts, 2 tsp soy sauce, and cilanro. Form into 1" balls and place in roasting pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, shaking occasionally for even roasting. Bring large pot salted water to boil. Add snow peas, cook about 30 seconds. Drain and plunge into ice bath. Remove meatballs, set aside. Whisk cornstarch and 1 tbsp water and set aside. Place roasting pan and any accunmulated juices over medium heat. Add garlic and remaining ginger. Stir 30 seconds. Add stock to pan, stirring up any cooked on bits. Stir in remaining soy sauce, brown sugar and chili paste. Bring to boil, whisk in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Skewer each snow pea with toothpick. Serve alongside meatballs.