Silan Glazed Turkey Balls

Silan Glazed Turkey Balls

For the turkey:
½ kg ground turkey or beef/a mix of both
¼ cup spelt breadcrumbs
2 tbsp silan
1 tsp minced garlic
I cube frozen basil (or ½ tsp dried basil)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 egg

For the glaze:
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup red wine
1 cup crushed tomatoes
½ cup silan

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
2. Mix all the turkey ingredients together till combined
3. Form 20-24 little turkey balls and spread on a lined baking tray
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes while you prepare the sauce
5. Heat oil, add onions and garlic and sauté until they begin to soften
6. Add wine and allow to reduce in half on a medium to low flame, about 5 minutes
7. Add the silan and the crushed tomatoes and mix to combine. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens
8. At this point you can use an immersion blender if you want a smoother texture, but not necessary
9. Carefully place the baked turkey balls into the sauce, mixing gently to coat
10. Allow sauce and turkey balls to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes