Sweet and Spicy Asian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 pounds ground pork
• SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup shaoxing rice wine or pale dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Vietnamese chili garlic sauce (tuong ot toi)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon Emeril’s® Cajun Seasoning Blend
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, optional