Set the zucchini in a sieve in the sink or over a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and let drain one hour, then press down to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2
Preheat oven to 375F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
3
In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients (including the remaining salt) and mix well by hand. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls (you should get about 32-36).
4
Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
5
TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
Whisk all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over the meatballs or serve as a dipping sauce.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Meatballs
1Zucchini, shredded
¾tspSalt, divided
2lbsGround Pork
2Eggs
½cupBlanched Almond Flour
¼cupCilantro, chopped
2tbspFish Sauce
2Jalapenos, finely minced
2tspGarlic, minced
2Green Onions, sliced
1tspGinger, grated
1tspLime Zest
Sauce Mix
2tbspCoconut Aminos (or Soy Sauce)
2tbspFresh Lime Juice
1tbspFish Sauce
½tspChili Garlic Paste
Directions
1
Set the zucchini in a sieve in the sink or over a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and let drain one hour, then press down to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2
Preheat oven to 375F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
3
In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients (including the remaining salt) and mix well by hand. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls (you should get about 32-36).
4
Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
5
TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
Whisk all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over the meatballs or serve as a dipping sauce.