Five-Spice Appetizer Meatballs
1 egg white, slightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 tsp five-spice powder
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups orange juice
3 tbs honey
4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut in 1″ pieces
1. In a large bowl combine egg white, bread crumbs, five-spice powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add beef; mix well. Shape into fourty-eigh 1-inch meatballs. Lace in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until no pink remains in center of meatballs. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan stir together orange juice, honey, cornstarch, soy sauce and ginger. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Add sweet pepper and meatballs to saucepan; cook and stir until heated through. Keep warm in a fondue pot or chafing dish. Serve with toothpicks.
Servings: 6
Just one question,,,I have never heard of 'five spice powder' (I know, I'm a kitchen dim-wit). What are the 5 spices ??
Five-spice powder is a seasoning in Chinese cuisine. One common recipe includes tunghing or "Chinese cinnamon", powdered cassia buds, powdered star anise and anise seed, ginger root, and ground cloves. It is usually available in the spice section of your grocery store or at an Asian specialty shop.
Simple recipe and tasty results, no doubt! Thanks, Chef Tom!