Porcupine Meatballs

Name: Porcupine Meatballs
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 18 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons hot Asian chili sauce (Sriracha); 2 teaspoons dry sherry or vermouth; 1 large egg; 3 Tbsps fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons peeled, chopped fresh ginger; 227 grams ground pork (preferably pork butt); 85 grams package Oriental-flavor ramen noodles, with seasoning packet; 18 servings Salt; 1 scallion, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 18 servings Sweet chili sauce, for dipping; 18 servings Vegetable oil, for frying

This dairy free recipe serves 18. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 76 calories. Head to the store and pick up salt, cilantro, ground pork, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

Pulse the scallion, ginger and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped.

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Cilantro

Green Onions

Ginger

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Food Processor

Add the pork, sherry, sesame oil, hot chili sauce, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the egg and half (1 1/4 teaspoons) of the ramen seasoning; process until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes.

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Chili Sauce

Sesame Oil

Seasoning

Pepper

Sherry

Ramen Noodles

Pork

Egg

Heat 4 inches of vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees.

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Vegetable Oil

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Kitchen Thermometer

Pot

Soak the ramen noodles in a bowl of hot tap water for 5 minutes, flipping once; they should be pliable enough to pull apart without breaking.

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Ramen Noodles

Water

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Bowl

Drain well and pat dry. Carefully pull the strands apart; cover with plastic wrap.

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Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

With dampened hands, shape 1 scant tablespoon of the pork mixture into a ball. Wrap and press some noodles around the ball, letting a bit of meat show through. Repeat with the remaining meat and noodles.

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Pasta

Meat

Pork

Wrap

Fry the meatballs in the hot oil in batches, adjusting the heat as needed, until the noodles are crisp and golden brown and the meat is cooked through, about 2 minutes.

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Meatballs