Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice

Ingredients

FOR THE STICKY RICE:
3 c. rice      6 cups water       1 tsp salt       1/2 or 1 stick butter or 1/2 cup olive oil

FOR THE MEATBALLS:
2 lbs. ground chicken, pork or beef
1/2 c. saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. thyme

FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. soy sauce

1 T. dried onion flakes
1 T. dried, minced garlic
1 T. cornstarch
1 c. water
1 c. fresh pineapple (optional)
1 c. green bell peppers, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Prepare rice according to package

In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients with your hands. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls, then place in a warm skillet which has been drizzled with olive oil. Add 1/4 c. water to the bottom of the skillet, then cover with a lid. Allow to cook on stove, over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.

In a large bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Pour over cooked meatballs and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once sauce is thick and bubbling, serve meatballs and sauce over rice. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts, if desired.

 

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