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                                Southeast Asia  
                                 
                                Spicy Meatballs Wrapped in Cabbage  
                              Served 
                                with Citrus Ginger in Dressing 
                              Meatballs: 
                              
                                - 3/4 
                                  lb. Ground Pork 
 
                                   
                                - 1/4 
                                  lb. Ground Beef 
 
                                   
                                - 4 
                                  ea. Garlic Cloves, minced 
 
                                   
                                - 2 
                                  ea. Large Shallots, minced 
 
                                   
                                - 1 
                                  Tblsp. Fish Sauce 
 
                                   
                                - 2 
                                  tsp. Sugar 
 
                                   
                                - 1 
                                  tsp. Five Spice Powder 
 
                                   
                                - 10 
                                  ea. Napa Cabbage Leaves 
 
                                   
                                - Salt 
                                  and Black pepper to taste 
 
                               
                              Citrus 
                                Ginger Dressing: 
                              
                                - 1 
                                  1/2 cup Orange Juice
 
                                   
                                - 1 
                                  Tblsp. Sugar
 
                                   
                                - 1 
                                  Tblsp. Fresh Ginger, minced
 
                                   
                                - 1/2 
                                  tsp. Orange Peel, minced
 
                                   
                                - 2 
                                  tsp. Lemon Juice & Minced Peel
 
                                   
                                - 1 
                                  tsp. Dijon Mustard
 
                                   
                                - 1/4 
                                  cup Lime Juice
 
                                   
                                - 1/4 
                                  tsp. Shallots, minced
 
                                   
                                - 1 
                                  cup Olive Oil
 
                               
                              Method 
                                of Preparation for Meatballs: 
                              Mix 
                                all ingredients in mixing bowl. Form into 1 inch 
                                logs. Blanch cabbage in hot water and chili. Drain 
                                and wrap meatballs in wilted cabbage leaves. Pan 
                                sear. 
                              Method 
                                of Preparation for Dressing: 
                              Reduced 
                                orange, lemon and lime juice by half. Remove from 
                                heat. Add peels, ginger, mustard and shallots. 
                                Let rest for 15 minutes. Whisk in olive oil. 
                              Serves 
                                4 
                              
                              
                               
                                 
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