THAI MEATBALLS WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

Thai Meatballs With Spicy Dipping Sauce image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Pork

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
salt
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

Steps:

Heat oil in fryer or medium saucepan over medium heat.
For Meatballs: With a light hand, combine pork, egg, cilantro, lemon grass, jalapeños, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, sugar and salt 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.
For Spicy Dipping Sauce: Combine vinegar, soy sauce, jalapeños, green onion and sugar in small bowl.
Serve warm meatballs with wooden picks and Spicy Dipping Sauce.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.3, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 1119.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 30