Kay brought this delicious appetizer to the Year of the Dragon Feast 2024
For Meatballs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp green onion minced
- 3 tbsp carrots finely grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Optional garnishes are sesame seeds and sliced green onion. You can serve these on their own as appetizers,( just make them slightly smaller) and insert toothpicks in them before serving.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. LIne a standard size baking
sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. Set asie
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and panko
breadcrumbs. Allow to soak for 5 minutes. Add the pork, egg, garlic,
green onion, carrot, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper. Using your
hands, mix together just until combined (overworking it will cause the
meatballs to be dense)
3. Shape into meatballs and place onto the prepared baking
sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until
cooked throughout (internal temperature of 165}
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat,
combine the hoisin, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and
red pepper flakes, Bring to a low simmer, then reduce heat to low and
cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Place the meatballs in a large bowl and cover with the
sauce. Toss to coat, serve hot, Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced
onions.
