Sauce
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 green onion
1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 cup mirin or sweet white wine (optional)
1 cup peach or orange juice
1 cup chicken stack
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
zest of 1 orange
zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in a little water

Meatballs
1 lb. Lean ground beef, veal or pork
1/2 cup cooked white rice (1/4 cup before cooking)
1 egg
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste

Garnish
Shredded coconut
1. In a large pan, heat the oil and sweat the green onion. Add the garlic and pour in the mirin, peach juice and chicken stock. Stir in the maple syrup, ginger and zest; simmer over medium heat and reduce by half. Thicken with the cornstarch; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, blend the meat, rice, egg, green onion, parsley, ginger and coriander; season. Form small balls from the mixture and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil and brown the meatballs for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them often. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them in the sauce (do not transfer the cooking juices or pan residues to the sauce). Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Turn into a serving dish and sprinkle with the grated coconut, serve with steamed rice or vermicelli noodles.
 
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