THAI MEATBALLS OVER SPICY STIR FRY & RICE

Thai Meatballs over Spicy Stir Fry & Rice image

Provided by Mira L

Categories Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 26

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS
2 lb ground chicken
1/2 c water chestnuts minced
3 scallions, minced
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1/4 c strained, crushed pineapple
4 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
2 tsp (dark) roasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
VEGETABLE INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp hot chile oil
1 Tbsp garlic, coarsely chopped
1 c broccoli florets, sliced
1/4 c shallots
3 Tbsp water
1/2 c carrots, julienned
1 bell pepper (any color), julienned
1/2 sweet onion, julienned
1/2 c sugar snap peas
SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES, (COMBINE)
4 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp red chile paste

Steps:

1. MEATBALLS: 1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, water chestnuts, ginger, pineapple, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. 2. Use your hands to stir the ground meat mixture until its well-mixed. Now shape the meat mixture into tiny meatballs (1 to 1 1/2 in. diameter). 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides, about 1 min. Cover and cook until meatballs are no longer raw in the center, about 2 minutes longer. 4. Serve the meatballs over vegetables and rice.
2. VEGETABLE DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat vegetable oil and chile oil together in a wok or skillet over medium heat, add garlic and stir until golden brown. 2. Add broccoli, shallots and water. Saute until tender, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in all other ingredients except serrano pepper. 4. Add soy sauce mixture and toss until all vegetables are brightly colored (just cooked but still crispy). 5. Quickly stir in serrano pepper and remove from heat.
3. GARNISH IDEAS: Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, sweet basil, pineapple, spicy peppers, or any combination of these if desired.