Try meatballs Chinese style – in sweet plum sauce with rice and healthy steamed greens.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 600g lean beef mince
- 80ml (1/3 cup) SPC Plum Sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce
- Steamed white rice, to serve
- Steamed Asian greens, to serve
Method
- Step 1Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray with olive oil spray to lightly grease. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add the ginger and Chinese five spice, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Step 2Combine the onion mixture and mince in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Roll 1 tablespoonful of the mixture into a ball. Transfer to a large plate. Repeat with remaining mince mixture.
- Step 3Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil spray to lightly grease. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Combine the plum sauce, rice wine and soy sauce in a jug. Add to the pan and toss until the meatballs are coated and the sauce is heated through.
- Step 4Spoon the steamed rice among serving plates. Top with the meatballs and drizzle over the sauce. Serve with steamed Asian greens.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
Nutrition
1253 kj
Energy
11g
Fat Total
4g
Saturated Fat
1g
Fibre
32g
Protein
93mg
Cholesterol
535.83mg
Sodium
14g
Carbs (sugar)
16g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Chrissy Freer
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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