Recipe

Asian Meatballs In Plum Sauce On Rice Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Kidaria / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago Savoury and sweet dinner. Can serve with rice or lo-mein and your choice of veggie. Very versatile meal. Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:4	Kidaria
	savoury asian meatball dinner

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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

1 shallot, finely chopped

2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger

1 tsp Chinese five spice

600g lean ground beef or pork

1/3 cup Plum Sauce

2 tbs mirin

1 tbs soya sauce

Steamed rice, to serve

Steamed Asian greens such as Chinese broccoli or Gai Lan, to serve

Directions

Add 1 tsp olive oil to a large nonstick skillet.

Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the ginger and Chinese five spice, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.

Combine the shallot mixture and mince in a large bowl. Season with pepper.

Roll 1 tablespoonful of the mixture into a ball. Transfer to a large plate.

Wipe skillet clean and add remaining olive oil.

Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Combine the plum sauce, rice wine and soy sauce in a bowl.

Add to the pan and toss until the meatballs are coated and the sauce is heated through.

Spoon the steamed rice among serving plates.

Top with the meatballs and drizzle over the sauce.

Serve with steamed Chinese broccoli

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