Spaghetti and Meatballs Chinese Style
Ingredients
For the Pork Meatballs:
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
2 slices of white bread (no crust and soaked in water just enough to cover the bread)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 Tbsp. Thai sweet red chili sauce
For the Meatball Sauce:
4 Tbsp. organic soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce
2 Tbsp. red chili paste
3 Tbsp. raw organic honey
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
For the Spaghetti:
1 pound pasta (spaghetti or linguini)
1 tsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Tbsp. Agave nectar
3 Tbsp. red chili sauce
1/2 cup organic soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
6 fresh mushrooms (sliced)
Preparation
1
To make the Meatball Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl
2
Set aside till ready to use
3
To make the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400º F and get a pan/dish ready and set aside
4
Combine all the meatball ingredients together, but DO NOT over mix
5
Shape into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place in prepared pan/dish
6
Bake in oven for about 30 minutes until browned and cooked through
7
Remove from oven, cool slightly and place meatballs on paper towel to drain any excess fat
8
Combine the sauce with the meatballs and set aside
9
To make the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of water to boil
10
When it is boiling, season water with salt and cook pasta according to package directions
11
While pasta is cooking get the sauce ready by combing all ingredients except olive oil and garlic
12
In a wok heat olive oil over medium heat
13
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds
14
Add sauce mixture and cook till thickened (about 2 minutes)
15
Drain cooked pasta and add to sauce in wok
16
Sauté the fresh mushrooms in a bit of olive oil in a shallow fry pan
17
When ready to serve:Place some of the pasta from the wok into a serving bowl
18
Top with 3-4 meatballs that are covered in sauce
19
Add some mushrooms to the bowl
20
Garnish (I used fresh pea shoots)
21
ENJOY!!
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About
A new twist on a classic favourite, Spaghetti and Meatballs Chinese Style is a hot and spicy feast that is packed full of flavour.
Yield:
6 servings
Added:
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 5:37am
