Recipe: Mini-Meatballs In Honey Orange Hoisin Sauce [edit]

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Tags: Appetizers, Asian, Citrus, Condiment, Fruit, Meat, Oriental, Picnic

Yield: 48 servings

1	Egg
2	tablespoons Water
⅓	cup Fine dry bread crumbs
1	small Onion, grated
1	cl Garlic, minced
1	teaspoon Dijon mustard
¾	teaspoon Salt
½	teaspoon Pepper
1 ½	pounds Lean ground beef or pork
¼	cup Hoisin sauce
¼	cup Rice or cider vinegar
1	teaspoon Grated orange rind
1	cup Orange juice
2	tablespoons Soy sauce
1	tablespoon Minced gingerroot
4	teaspoons Liquid honey
2	teaspoons Sesame oil
2	Cloves garlic, minced
1	teaspoon Cornstarch
1	tablespoon Cold water

Step 1	In bowl, beat egg with water; stir in bread crumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix with hands to blend. Form by tablespoonfuls into balls, wetting spoon and hands if necessary. Arrange on 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake in 400 F oven for 15 minutes or until browned and no longer pink inside. Drain on paper towels. (Make ahead: Freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in refrigerator.)
Step 2	HONEY ORANGE HOISIN SAUCE: In saucepan, bring hoisin, vinegar, orange rind and juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil and garlic to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir cornstarch into water; add to sauce and cook, stirring until thickened.
Step 3	Add meatballs; stir to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes or until glossy and hot.
Step 4	Yield: 48 pieces