Meatballs with an Asian twist. Serve as a meal with fried rice and fresh fruit salad.

Asian-Style Pork Balls

1 pound ground pork
3 tablespoons cracker crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash black pepper
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (8-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained
1 (6-ounce) package frozen pea pods, blanched and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Combine ground pork, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 24 balls (approximately 1 tablespoon each).
2. Cook pork balls in large skillet until browned. Remove, and keep warm.
3. Drain drippings. Add celery and cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce and continue cooking 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and pea pods. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Sprinkle vegetables with 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring to combine. Return pork balls to pan and cook until mixture is heated through, stirring gently.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 379 calories Protein 23 grams Fat 23 grams Sodium 778 milligrams Cholesterol 151 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.