ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SWEET AND SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup drained sliced water chestnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 tsp grated lime peel
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) ground turkey
• Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce*

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place a rack on top.
3. Place red pepper, water chestnuts, green onion, soy sauce, cilantro, ginger, jalapeno, lime peel and garlic in a mini food processor. Process until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add turkey and combine thoroughly. Mixture will be moist. Shape turkey mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs on rack in prepared pan.
4. Bake until completely cooked, about 50 - 55 minutes. Serve with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce. Cooked meatballs may be frozen for up to 1 month.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 1 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water

Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup.

Directions

1. Combine soy sauce, honey, lime juice, hoisin sauce, jalapeno, hot sauce, ginger and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water until blended. Whisk into soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2 - 3 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Do not freeze.