LION'S HEAD MEATBALLS IN SPICY COCONUT SAUCE

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A nice Asian-style entree with an aromatic ginger/coconut sauce. These spicy meatballs are called "Lion's Head" because of their large size; thus the recipe calls for only 1 meatball per person (otherwise, serving amount can be reduced to 4 - two meatballs per person). Meatballs can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated. Use...

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE:
1/2 c light coconut milk
1/2 c soy milk (or your choice)
2 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tsp minced chile pepper (recipe calls for hot red chile)
1 Tbsp chopped green onions
2 Tbsp thai fish sauce
MEATBALLS
1 lb ground pork or ground round
1/3 c chopped green onion
1/4 c chopped water chestnuts
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
1 tsp minced chile pepper (recipe calls for hot red chile)
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 c chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp grated lemon rind

Steps:

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

Abdul Ghaffi
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves meatballs and spicy food.


Camilla Deiro
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Yumeko Martin
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I'm really impressed with this recipe. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Chris Bailey
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This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than I would like, but it's worth the effort. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy.


aqua
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sohailkhan Sohail
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my meatballs turned out really tough.


Axmed Aadan
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Prakash Budhathoki
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was very tasty.


Deldar Zendani
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Jemila Wedu
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Raja Mangrio
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were very flavorful and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Apsan kc
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Charles Anozie
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sadeen channel
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


AHAMAD AHAMAD
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Absolutely amazing! The combination of the tender meatballs and the spicy coconut sauce is a perfect balance of flavors.