Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
Tsunami has been closed since February, and I am sure I’m not the only one who misses this beloved Cooper-Young restaurant.
One of my regular appetizer orders was the pork and lemongrass meatballs. Flavorful and savory, the meatballs were perfect for sharing while we waited for our main courses.
Tsunami chef and owner Ben Smith, now the sous chef at Memphis Hunt and Polo Club, said the dish made its way onto Tsunami’s menu after customers requested a non-seafood option even though his restaurant was known for its Pacific Rim-inspired fish dishes.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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