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Sausage and Chicken Gumbo
Contrary to popular belief, Southern cuisine does not have to involve frying everything (but it helps in many cases). Learn the secrets of country cooking with our Southern recipes. Y'all enjoy.
Yield: Makes 32 meatballs
Ingredients:
1-1/2
pounds ground beef or pork
1/4
cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4
cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1
tablespoon fish sauce
6
cloves garlic, minced
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2
teaspoon black pepper
2
tablespoons peanut oil, divided
Preparation:
1.
Combine beef, basil, mint, ginger, fish sauce, garlic, cinnamon, fennel and pepper in large bowl; mix until well blended. Rub cutting board with 1 tablespoon oil. Pat meat mixture into 12X8-inch rectangle on board. Cut into 32 squares. Shape each square into a ball.
2.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in single layer; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning to brown all sides. (Cook in several batches.) Remove meatballs with slotted spoon to paper towels; drain.
