Thai Sausage Inspired Meatballs
Thai Sausage Inspired Meatballs
These tasty meatballs were inspired by flavorful Thai sausage but simplified using easier to find grocery store ingredients and forming meatballs instead of stuffing sausage casing. I love eating them with a cabbage salad and sweet chili sauce, but they would be equally delicious in a lettuce wrap or with sticky rice.
Makes: 6-8 servings
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground pork
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced or grated gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon minced or grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemongrass
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a sheet pan.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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