INGREDIENTS
For the meatballs:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 Thai chili, finely chopped (optional)
Dipping sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 Thai chili, finely chopped (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Put all the ingredients for the meatballs in a food processor and blend until everything is mixed and minced. Transfer to a bowl.
Put a little oil in your hands, just enough to lightly coat fingers and palms and use a tablespoon to scoop up the beef mixture so the meatballs are the same size. Repeat process until all the beef mixture is used.
In a deep pan over medium high heat, add oil and the meatballs. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the meatballs over, cover and cook for another 5 or until meatballs are golden brown.
Mix all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a bowl and serve together with beef meatballs. Pour over or use as a dipping sauce. Serve with rice, tomatoes and a few cilantro leaves.
