Chinese Meatballs

I found myself craving some meatballs, but after a heavy Christmas I also wanted it to be somewhat healthy. So I decided upon Chinese inspired meatballs, with lots of ginger, scallion and garlic. They're packed full of fresh, sweet and salty flavours and great accompanied by a sweet chili dipping sauce. As an added bonus the ginger and garlic clears your sinuses and have great health benefit. Try it out in the winter months as a great healthy treat. The mince can also be used as a stuffing in dim sum.
Serve this as a side to fried noodles, or an asian supper.

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes active.

For the Chinese Meatballs you'll need:

(3-4 persons)
500g of minced Pork
2 sticks of Scallions
2 cloves of Garlic
1 Red Chili
A thumbsized piece of Ginger
1 tbs Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tbs Soy Sauce
1 tsp Hoisin Sauce
1 tsp Oyster Sauce
1 tsp Chinese Five Spice
Salt
Pepper

Grate the garlic and ginger into a fine paste. Chop the scallions finely. Add to the minced pork and combine with the rest of the ingrediants. Season to taste. Form small balls and fry on a hot pan in some vegestable oil for 5-7 minuntes.
Serve this as a side to Fried Noodles or as part of an asian supper.


For the Chinese Dipping Sauce you'll need:

1 dl Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tbs Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tbs Hoisin Sauce
1 tbs Soy Sauce
1 tsp Oyster Sauce
½  Red Chili

Grate the ginger and chop the chili. Combine with the rest of the ingredients.

Suggested drinks: Pilsner or a fruity white wine