Why is it that I don’t like meat, but I can handle meatballs?  Maybe because it doesn’t resemble actual meat?  Most people, both kids and adults, like meatballs.  I have made many meatball-related recipes in my classes, and they are always quick favorites.  I grew up thinking a meatball was only something simmered in a marinara (tomato) sauce and served with pasta.  And it usually is, but there are Mexican-flavored meatballs in albondigas soup, sweet and sour meatballs, Swedish meatballs and Greek meatballs, so why can’t there be Asian-flavored meatballs?  Indeed there can be.

When I came up with this recipe, they didn’t go into a soup or in a rice and veggie bowl, although those would be great ways to enjoy the meatballs.  I served them taco-style, in a big lettuce leaf with crunchy cabbage and a spicy sauce.  My family went nuts and the mamas in my classes all ran home to make these for their kiddos.  I received lots of great feedback, so I am confident you will receive rave reviews.

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