Korean Meatballs
INGREDIENTS
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Makes about 30 - 32 meatballs (1 1/4-inch)
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Ingredients:
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For the meatballs:
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound ground pork
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5 - 6 fresh shiitake (or any) mushroom caps, finely chopped
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1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 scallions, finely chopped
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1 egg yolk
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2 tablespoons corn starch (more for dredging)
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
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salt (about 1/4 teaspoon) and pepper to taste
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For the sauce (jorim jang):
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 tablespoons corn syrup
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3 tablespoons rice wine (or mirin)
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3 tablespoons water
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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2 pieces thinly sliced ginger
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Optional garnish:
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chopped peanuts or pine nuts
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