Far East SPAM^® balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped well-drained bean sprouts
• 2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon divided ground ginger
• 1 340g can SPAM^® Chopped Pork & Ham
• 1/4 cup divided plus 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup tomato juice

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425ºF.
2. In food processor bowl, process SPAM^® until finely chopped or grind by hand.
3. In bowl, combine SPAM^®, breadcrumbs, bean sprouts, 1/4 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and the black pepper; mix well. Using about 1 tablespoon for each meatball, shape mixture into 24 balls. Place on wire rack in shallow baking pan; bake 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
4. Meanwhile, to make sauce, in small saucepan, combine tomato juice, bell pepper and remaining 1/3 cup onions and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes.
5. Spear meatballs on cocktail picks. Serve with warm sauce for dipping.