Just Like China Buffet General Tso's Meatballs

By Susan52

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs
• 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
• 2 Tbl minced ginger
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• light flavored oil for frying (olive, grapeseed, etc)
• For the Sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 Tbl rice wine vinegar (unseasoned – sugar free)
• 3 Tbl soy sauce (tamari based for GF, or coconut aminos for Paleo)
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 Tbl sugar substitute (honey for Paleo)
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (or arrowroot powder)
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 4 – 5 small dried chilies, seeded and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

To make the meatballs:

Combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix thoroughly. Form into 16 balls and sauté/fry in oil over medium heat until cooked through and crispy. Alternatively you could bake them but they won’t get the crunchy exterior.

To make the sauce:

Combine the sesame oil, vinegar, GF soy sauce, water, sugar substitute, and xanthan gum in a small saucepan and whisk until combined. Add the scallions and chili pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer for five minutes until thickened and remove from heat.

To serve:

Add the cooked meatballs to the thickened sauce and stir to coat. Garnish with more chopped scallions and chilies if desired.