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These are recipes for simple, easy, homemade dishes. I make no promises about portion size or fat content, etc., but they are dishes that I have prepared and liked. I don't post pictures because I don't have fabulous lighting, nor a great camera. I can promise that I haven't just made things up without trying the recipe and this is all stuff other people have tried and no one spit anything out in disgust. Not yet, anyway! I don't take cool supporting photos of the steps along the way (but wait, are you telling me you are going to cook those nuts in the microwave in that METAL bowl?) but these are real recipes that a regular cook/baker should be able to figure out. I love the work of Deb at Smitten Kitchen - she provides the whole package!!! Good food, witty comments and lovely photos. If you want to see a REAL food blog, check her out.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Szechuan Braised Meatballs

1/8 lb ground beef
1 t cornstarch
1/4 t 5-spice powder
1/2 c broth
1/2 T cornstarch
2 t oil
1 t oil
1 garlic
1/4 t cayenne
2 T Hoisin sauce
2 c Napa, shredded
1/2 small can water chestnuts, sliced
1 scallion, chopped for garnish

Mix beef, cornstarch and 5-spice powder.  Shape 6 small patties.  Mix broth and cornstarch, set aside.  Heat 2 t oil, fry patties until browned.  Plate.  heat 1 t oil, briefly saute garlic and cayenne.  Add Hoisin, Napa, chestnuts and broth mixture.  Bring to a simmer.  Add patties, then simmer 8-10 minutes.  Top with scallions and serve.

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