Pork And Shrimp Asian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Pork And Shrimp Asian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 green onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained,rinsed and drained; 3/4 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined and coarsely chopped; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 (8 ounce) package asian udon noodles or (8 ounce) package egg noodles, prepared according to package instructions

Servings: persons

5 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained,rinsed and drained
3/4 lb ground pork
1/2 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined and coarsely chopped
1 egg
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 (8 ounce) package asian udon noodles or (8 ounce) package egg noodles, prepared according to package instructions

1
Place green onions, garlic, ginger and water chestnuts in your food processor and pulse until ingredients are finely chopped; transfer to a large bowl; add pork and mix.
2
Place shrimp in same food processor and pulse until finely chopped; add to pork mixture.
3
Add egg, oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp of sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper to the pork mixture; mix lightly until just combined (I use my hands, it's easier), form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
4
Heat 3 tablespoons of the peanut oil to a large, non-stick skillet oven medium-high heat; add meatballs; cook, turning often, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, toss noodles with remaining 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and 1 Tablespoon of peanut oil.
6
Serve meatballs over noodles.
7
Sprinkle with remaining chopped green onions.
8
Serve this with flash-cooked greens with garlic.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 green onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained,rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Pork And Shrimp Asian Meatballs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork And Shrimp Asian Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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