Pork Balls in Curry Sauce

Pork Balls in Curry Sauce

Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground lean pork
• 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup tomato sauce (or puree)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• chopped mint (to garnish) or coriander (to garnish)

Directions

• 1 Combine ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, onion and salt.
• 2 Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 30).
• 3 Heat oil in a fry pan.
• 4 Add half pork balls and cook, shaking pan to brown all sides.
• 5 Remove browned balls from pan and repeat with remainder.
• 6 Remove browned balls from pan; pour off fat, measure and return 2 tablespoons to pan.
• 7 Add red peppers, curry powder and ginger; cook and stir about 1 minute.
• 8 Add onions, garlic, vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar and chicken broth; stir to blend and bring to a boil.
• 9 Add pork balls; cover; reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• 10 Push balls to one side and stir in sour cream; carefully mix sauce and balls.
• 11 Serve with noodles or rice, if desired and fresh herbs scattered to garnish.