Ingredients
- 3 scallions
- 1 egg
- 600 gr pineapple chunks
- 450 gr beef (lean ground)
- 140 gr pea pods (frozen)
- 110 gr bread crumbs (fresh)
- 95 gr chinese pea pods (fresh)
- 30 ml cider vinegar
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 14 gr brown sugar (light)
- 5 gr cornstarch
- 2 gr salt
- 1 gr ginger (ground)
- 1 gr cayenne pepper (ground red)
- 2 slices bread
- some garlic
Drain pineapple well,reserving 0.75 cup juice;set aside.In a large bowl,combine beef,egg,bread crumbs,salt and ginger;using hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 3 cm balls.In 30 cm skillet over medium-high heat,heat oil;add meatballs;cook about dozen minutes, turning frequently until well browned on all sides.Using slotted spoon, remove to plate.To drippings in skillet,add scallions and garlic;cook, still over medium-high heat,about 5 minutes,stirring frequently until tender-crisp.In small bowl,stir reserved pineapple juice into cornstarch until blended and smooth;add to skillet along with vinegar,sugar and ground red pepper.Increase heat to high;bring to a boil,stirring.Boil 1 minute.Return meatballs to skillet along with pineapple chunks and pea pods;cook 3 to 5 minutes longer until heated through and pea pods are crisp-tender.Makes 4 servings.