Asian Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the pork, sausage, ginger, shallot, water chestnuts, soy sauce and cilantro.
3. 3
   use your hands to form the mixture into 1-inch balls, placing the meatballs into a large roasting pan.
4. 4
   Cook the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan every 5 minutes to rotate the meatballs and brown the sides evenly.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon of water and set aside.
6. 6
   When the meatballs are done, remove them from the pan to cool.
7. 7
   Place the roasting pan over medium heat and add the garlic and ginger.
8. 8
   Cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
9. 9
   Add the chicken stock, stirring up any cooked on bits.
10. 10
    Stir in the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili paste.
11. 11
    Bring the mixture to a boil, then whisk in the cornstarch mixture, and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute.
12. 12
    Pour the warm sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat.
13. 13
    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).
14. 14
    Serve with toothpicks.