Chicken Ginger and Lime Meatballs with Spicy Pecan Pilaf

The ginger plant is most famous for its flavorsome root however the leaves are are also edible and have the same flavor but are less pungent. They have high levels of antioxidants which make them a nutritional addition to dishes.

Meatballs ingredients serve 4

500 g chicken mince

2 tsp minced ginger

100 g breadcrumbs

1 egg

½ finely chopped onion (50g)

1 tsp finely chopped fresh lemon thyme

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp black ground pepper

1 lime zest and juice

40 g vegetable oil

40 g butter

Method

Place chicken mince, ginger, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, lemon thyme, salt, pepper, lime zest and juice in a bowl. Mix with a spoon or your hand until an even texture forms. Use a tablespoon to form small balls, place on a tray and leave in the refrigerator until ready for cooking.  Place 40 g oil and 40 g butter on a frying pan, cook the meatballs on low heat for approx. 6 minutes on each side in batches. Transfer to a serving plate when completed cooked and serve with Spicy Pecan Pilaf.

Note: Fresh or dried ginger leaves make a mild and delicious tea, enjoy it with a wedge of lemon or a teaspoon of honey, ginger tea is also good mixed with other herbal teas.