Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey minced
  • 2 ounces bread crumbs
  • 1 each onions peeled, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 each onions peeled, sliced
  • 2 each carrots cut up
  • 1 each green bell peppers chopped
  • 1/2 pint chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons demerara sugar
  • 2 tablespoons malt vinegar
  • 8 ounces pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 ounces mung bean sprouts

Method

  • Mix turkey mince with breadcrumbs, chopped onion, Chinese Five Spice and seasoning.
  • Make into 16 balls.
  • Heat oil in a pan, then add onion and saute until starting to soften.
  • Stir in carrots and green pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add stock, ketchup, demerara sugar and vinegar.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce heat.
  • Add turkey balls and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Drain pineapple and reserve.
  • Blend juice from can with cornflour.
  • Transfer turkey balls from sauce to a serving dish.
  • Stir cornflour mix into sauce and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
  • Simmer until thick and clear.
  • Add the bean sprouts and pineapple chunks to sauce, then pour over meatballs.
  • Serve meatballs srinkled with spring onions or chives.