Thai Meatballs

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Yield: Makes 32 meatballs
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Ingredients:
1-1/2
pounds ground beef or pork

1/4
cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1/4
cup chopped fresh mint leaves

2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger

1
tablespoon fish sauce

6
cloves garlic, minced

1
teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2
teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

2
tablespoons peanut oil, divided



Preparation:
1.
Combine beef, basil, mint, ginger, fish sauce, garlic, cinnamon, fennel and pepper in large bowl; mix until well blended. Rub cutting board with 1 tablespoon oil. Pat meat mixture into 12X8-inch rectangle on board. Cut into 32 squares. Shape each square into a ball.

2.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in single layer; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning to brown all sides. (Cook in several batches.) Remove meatballs with slotted spoon to paper towels; drain.





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