The tag said it was a Mini Cristal orchid. Has anyone ever had success at raising a mini Phalaenopsis like this? I just love it and I hope to keep it alive.
Korean meatballs were absolutely delicious. The sauce was especially yummy. I will be finding new uses for it. I served it with fried cabbage and cucumber salad. I served the sauce on the side in case it was too spicy for some people. I also used half pork and half beef and cooked them in vegetable oil.
Recipe:
Korean Meatballs
Ingredients
500g (1.1 lbs) beef mince (I used half pork half beef)
3 spring onions, finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
2.5cm (1in) piece fresh ginger, finely grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp brown sugar
35g (⅓ cup) dried breadcrumbs
20ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce
1 tbsp Gochujang
Sea salt and black pepper, to season
1 tbsp peanut oil (I used vegetable oil)
Sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, steamed rice, to serve
Sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
60ml (¼ cup) Gochujang
80ml (⅓ cup) Soy sauce
125ml (½ cup) beef stock
75g (⅓ cup) brown sugar
40ml (2 tbsp) rice vinegar
2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
20ml (1 tbsp) water
Sea salt, to season
Method
Step 1: Prep the meatballs
combine mince, onions, garlic, ginger, egg, sugar, breadcrumbs, soy sauce and Gochujang in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix until just combined.
Form mixture into tablespoon sized meatballs.
Step 2: Cook the meatballs
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning to brown all over. Transfer to a large plate.
Step 3: Cook the sauce
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Then add Gochujang, soy, stock, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Make a slurry with the cornflour and water, then stir this into the sauce and cook, until sauce thickens.
Step 4: Finish and serve
Return the meatballs to the pan, tossing to coat well, and cook for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
Serve meatballs on steamed rice, sprinkled with extra spring onions and sesame seeds.
I served it with some stirfry, cabbage, and cucumber salad as well.