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Chef Ron Desantis , Culinary Institute of America

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Beef Gogi Wanja (Korean Meatball)

Servings: 16 meatballs

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Chef Ron Desantis , Culinary Institute of America

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    1 lb (500 g) ground beef

    1/2 lb (250 g) red lentil puree

    1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt

    1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper

    1/4 lb (125 g) mushroom duxelle

    2 scallions, finely chopped

    1 fl oz (28 mL) soy sauce

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced

    2 tsp (10 mL) ginger, minced

    GLAZE

    2.5 fl oz (70 mL) soy sauce

    1 oz (30 g) brown sugar

    2 fl oz (56 mL) rice wine

    2 fl oz (56 mL) chicken stock

    3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

    1 oz (30 g) ginger, thinly sliced


Directions

  1. Mix ground beef, lentil puree, salt, pepper, mushrooms, scallions, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger together. Form into approximately 16 meatballs.
  2. Brown on all sides in vegetable oil.
  3. Combine glaze ingredients.
  4. Once meatballs are browned, add sauce. Simmer for 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat until sauce is reduced to a glaze and covers meatballs.