Turkey Cilantro Bites

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Chicken or Turkey Cilantro Bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
• 1 lg. egg
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro finely chopped
• 2 scallions finely chopped
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. cornstarch
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/4 c. rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce

Instructions

• Stir together ground meat, egg, cilantro, scallions, sesame oil and salt with a fork until just blended.
• Spread cornstarch in a shallow baking pan. With wet hands, form meat mixture into balls.
• Put meatballs into baking pan as they are formed. Roll in cornstarch (balls will be soft).
• Heat vegetable oil in a 12’ heavy skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of each meatball, then roll over and cook other side until done. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Blend rice vinegar and soy sauce and serve as a dipping sauce. Makes 30 balls.