Asian Pork Meatballs
Asian Pork Meatballs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 372 calories, 18g of protein, and 26g of fat. Head to the store and pick up garlic, hoisin sauce, sesame seeds, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.
Instructions
Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the cabbage and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
Transfer the cabbage to a plate to cool. Wipe out the pan, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the mushrooms. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the mushrooms to the plate with the cabbage to cool.
Lightly beat the eggs and egg white in a large bowl.
Add the pork, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and cornstarch.
Add the cabbage, mushrooms and a few grinds of pepper and mix with your hands until just combined (do not overmix). Dampen your hands and shape the meat mixture into 18 balls (about 2 inches each); arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
Mix the hoisin sauce, Sriracha, vinegar, sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl; set aside 1/2 cup for serving.
Brush the meatballs with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
Bake until cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes.
Serve in lettuce leaves with the reserved sauce.
Photograph by Christina Holmes
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Asian on the menu? Try pairing with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Botanica Wines Mary Delany Chenin Blanc with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 32 dollars per bottle.
Botanica Wines Mary Delany Chenin Blanc
Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, citrus and stone fruit avors, mouth-watering acidity and a tangy, mineral core.