Lion's Head Meatballs in Spicy Coconut Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

These spicy meatballs are called Lion's Head because of their large size. Also, lions are believed to ward off evil. You can make the meatballs a day or two ahead, store them covered in the refrigerator, and heat them in the sauce before serving. Decrease the red pepper for a milder flavor.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup light coconut milk

1/2 cup soy milk

2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons minced hot red chile pepper

1 tablespoon chopped green onions

2 tablespoons thai fish sauce

1 pound ground round or ground pork

1/3 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon minced hot red chile pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Directions:

1. To prepare sauce, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. To prepare meatballs, combine ground pork and next 9 ingredients (pork through salt) in a large bowl, and shape mixture into 8 meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 7 minutes, browning on all sides. Drain well.
3. Place sauce in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Garnish with basil and rind.

By RecipeOfHealth.com