Hi, Jonathan:
Chinese sausage is delicious if you can get it locally. It is kind-of like
sweet Italian sausage. It is delicious! Check with your local Asian market
if you have one.
Before I was married I had a Chinese-American roommate who introduced me to
all kinds of great authentic Chinese food (and some that was awful, like
eel!)
Cheers!
Susan
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From: blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jonathan Rawlings
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:28 PM
To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs
This looks like a really good recipe once you have all the ingredients on
hand. I am no expert on Asian cooking, but using Italian sausage in
something called Asian meatballs seems odd. I'd probably make it as
written, however, just to see how it turns out. But I wonder if some sort
of Chinese sausage could also work here. Either way, I'm saving this one.
Thanks for sharing.
Jon
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From: "Rob" <captinlogic@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:11 AM
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs
Garam masala is an Indian spice mixture. From India, that is. Sesame oil is
a specific flavor, and it's pretty easily found in the Asian aisles of most
supermarkets. Leaving it out would cause the recipe to miss something.
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From: "Rosario Perez" <missrosario50@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:08:51 -0800
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs
Hi Susan, your recipe sounds good. I have to questions: what is garam
masala? Can you use other cooking oil?
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Rosario
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Subject: [blindcooks] Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs
Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD:4 servings
Ingredients
· 1/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
· 1 large egg
· 2 garlic cloves, minced
· 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
· 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
· 2 tablespoons sesame oil
· 1 small onion, finely chopped
· 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
· 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
· 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
· 3/4 cup vegetable broth, divided
· 1/2 cup coconut milk
· 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
· 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce or 1/4 teaspoon hot
pepper sauce
· 1 tablespoon cornstarch
· 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
· 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
· 4 cups hot cooked rice
·
Directions
· 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs,
egg, garlic and pepper flakes. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into 1-in. balls.
· 2. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
Bake
20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.
· 3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high
heat.
Add onion, pepper, ginger and garam masala; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or
until vegetables are tender. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, coconut milk and chili
sauces; bring to a boil.
· 4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining broth until
smooth; stir into sauce mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly;
cook
and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in meatballs, pineapple and
soy sauce; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.
