ASIAN MEATBALLS

Makes: 5 dozen

■ 1 1/2 lb (680 g) lean ground beef

■ 3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh bread crumbs

■ 1 large egg, lightly beaten

■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed

■ 1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger

■ 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt

■ Dash hot pepper sauce

■ Sweet and sour sauce (recipe follows)

■ 1 green onion, diagonally sliced

1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).

2. Combine lean ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, salt and hot pepper sauce until well blended. Shape mixture into small balls. Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow pan.

3. Bake until completely cooked, about 35-40 minutes. Cooked meatballs may be frozen for up to one month.

4. Combine hot meatballs with sweet and sour sauce. Garnish with green onion.