LION'S HEAD MEATBALLS IN SPICY COCONUT SAUCE

Lion's Head Meatballs in Spicy Coconut Sauce image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE:
1/2 c light coconut milk
1/2 c soy milk (or your choice)
2 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tsp minced chile pepper (recipe calls for hot red chile)
1 Tbsp chopped green onions
2 Tbsp thai fish sauce
MEATBALLS
1 lb ground pork or ground round
1/3 c chopped green onion
1/4 c chopped water chestnuts
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
1 tsp minced chile pepper (recipe calls for hot red chile)
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 c chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp grated lemon rind

Steps:

1. To prepare sauce, combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to lowest heat to keep warm.
2. To prepare meatballs, combine ground pork and next 9 ingredients (pork through salt) in a large bow and shape mixture into 8 meatballs.
3. Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 7 minutes, browning on all sides. Drain well.
4. Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer 8 minutes. Garnish with basil and rind.