Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef -- 680 gr
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs -- unseasoned
3 tablespoons finely minced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce:
1 cup light coconut milk
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons light peanut butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil -- or fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes