ASIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the pork, sausage, ginger, shallot, water chestnuts, soy sauce and cilantro.
• use your hands to form the mixture into 1-inch balls, placing the meatballs into a large roasting pan.
• Cook the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan every 5 minutes to rotate the meatballs and brown the sides evenly.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon of water and set aside.
• When the meatballs are done, remove them from the pan to cool.
• Place the roasting pan over medium heat and add the garlic and ginger.
• Cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken stock, stirring up any cooked on bits.
• Stir in the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili paste.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then whisk in the cornstarch mixture, and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute.
• Pour the warm sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat.
• The meatballs may be held in the roasting pan, covered with foil for up to 1 hour (over very very low heat if you want).
• Serve with toothpicks.