THAI STYLE PORK MEATBALLS

These juicy Thai-style pork meatballs are deliciously flavored with lemongrass, ginger and garlic. As an appetizer these meatballs are amazing with the intensely flavorful dipping sauce, but they also make a great main course. INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground pork ½ cup (whole wheat) bread crumbs 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 4 green onions, finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced lemongrass 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon oil for frying Dipping Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small chili pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS Stir together all ingredients for the dipping sauce and set aside. Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs thoroughly and roll into tablespoon sized balls with wet hands. Makes about 25. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan on medium. Cook the meatballs while stirring often until browned from all sides and cooked through. This takes about 15-20 minutes. Serve the meatballs as appetizer with the dipping sauce, or as main course with cooked rice or pasta.

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