Spicy Shrimp and Pork Meatballs with Rujak Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Pork Meatballs with Rujak Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 green onions, diced; 1 (2-inch) finger fresh ginger, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 to 2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 pound ground pork; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons tamari sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 mango, peeled and flesh chopped; 1 star fruit, chopped; 1 Asian pear, seeds removed and chopped; 3 tablespoons palm sugar or piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar); 1/4 cup tamarind juice, or 2 tablespoons tamarind paste dissolved in 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 green onions, diced
1 (2-inch) finger fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 to 2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
1 pound ground pork
1 egg
3 tablespoons tamari sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 mango, peeled and flesh chopped
1 star fruit, chopped
1 Asian pear, seeds removed and chopped
3 tablespoons palm sugar or piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar)
1/4 cup tamarind juice, or 2 tablespoons tamarind paste dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Rujak is a spicy mixed fruit salad found throughout Indonesia.
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Here I puree it to make a sweet and spicy sauce for meatballs.
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For the meatballs: Add the shrimp, onions, ginger, garlic, peppers and pork to a large mixing bowl.
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Stir in the egg, tamari, cilantro, lime zest and juice and mix together until well combined.
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Form the mixture into balls using a disher (scoop).
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Heat the oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry the balls until a good crust forms, before turning, about 2 minutes.
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For the sauce: Add all of the fruit to a food processor and quickly pulse.
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Add the sugar, tamarind and red pepper flakes and puree until the mixture becomes a thick sauce.
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Put a little of the sauce into a serving bowl and top with the meatballs.
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Serve with bowls of sauce on the side, and a container of toothpicks.
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Cook's Note: Can't find star fruit?
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Substitute a can of drained pineapple pieces.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, 4 green onions, diced, 1 (2-inch) finger fresh ginger, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp and Pork Meatballs with Rujak Sauce 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.

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