Spicy Leek Meatballs
Prep Time
15 minutes
Prep Notes
n/a
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey or ground beef
1 1/2 cups minced leeks (white and light green part only, about one bunch)
2 fresh chili peppers, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsps flour
2 tbsps sesame oil
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Knead well by hand until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Divide the mixture into 10 to 12 equal portions, about 1/4 cup each. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs and pan-fry, covered, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over a bed of simple steamed greens.
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