Asian-Style Meatloaf

1 tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped scallions w/greens
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained/chopped
3/4 lb ground beef
3/4 lb ground turkey
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry sherry
white pepper, to taste
your favorite barbecue sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet, add the scallions, garlic, and water chestnuts. Cook briefly until wilted. Set aside.

Place the beef and turkey in a mixing bowl. Add the scallion mixture and remaining ingredients, except barbecue sauce. Blend well with your hands, taking care not to overmix.

Divide the meatloaf mixture into four equal portions and place in four individual 1 1/2 cup. souffle dishes. Smooth the tops. Set the souffle dishes in a large pan with an inch of water and bring to a boil on top of the stove.

Place the pan with the souffle dishes in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Let the loaves cool about 5 minutes before unmolding. Spoon barbecue sauce over and around each loaf.

Makes 4 servings

BARBECUE SAUCE

3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
2 tbsp. honey
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. soy sauce
3 thin, seeded lemon slices
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, blending well. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Spoon barbecue sauce over and around each individual Asian Style Meatloaf.