Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

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Porcupine Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. Pulse the scallion, ginger and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the pork, sherry, sesame oil, hot chili sauce, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the egg and half (1 1/4 teaspoons) of the ramen seasoning; process until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 4 inches of vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees.
  3. Soak the ramen noodles in a bowl of hot tap water for 5 minutes, flipping once; they should be pliable enough to pull apart without breaking. Drain well and pat dry. Carefully pull the strands apart; cover with plastic wrap.
  4. With dampened hands, shape 1 scant tablespoon of the pork mixture into a ball. Wrap and press some noodles around the ball, letting a bit of meat show through. Repeat with the remaining meat and noodles.
  5. Fry the meatballs in the hot oil in batches, adjusting the heat as needed, until the noodles are crisp and golden brown and the meat is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
  6. Photograph by Yunhee Kim
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.32 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.21g 14%
Cholesterol 19.4mg 6%
Sodium 36.77mg 2%
Potassium 51.57mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.01g 0%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 1.69g 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 421.06 Kcal (1763 kJ)
Calories from fat 369.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.1g 14%
Cholesterol 86.62mg 6%
Sodium 164.16mg 2%
Potassium 230.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.51g 0%
Sugars 0.3g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 0%
Protein 7.53g 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 17.9mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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