Chinese Meatballs

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 t. monos. glutamate
1/4 c. chopped almonds
1 t. salt
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. minced celery
1 T. soy sauce
Mix together thoroughly and form into meatballs the size of a walnut.  Place on a meat rack in glass cake pan, allowing space around each.  Microwave on high for 6 minutes covered with paper towel.  Serve with sweet and sour sauce over rice.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. pineapple juice
1/2 green pepper chopped
3 T. cornstarch
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. pineapple bits
2 T. soy sauce

In a glass container blend sugar and cornstarch.  Stir in liquids.  Cook in microwave on high power for 8 minutes, stirring twice.  Add pineapple bits and pepper.  Serve over meatballs.