Asian Meatballs Recipe
These sweet-and-savory meatballs are coated in a delectable sauce that is impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped green onions plus more for garnish
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the milk with the panko breadcrumbs and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the ground pork, beaten egg, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Gently form the mixture into small meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the meatballs for 10 to 15 minutes until they are golden on the outside and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, combine the remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat the sauce over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan and gently toss to coat. Serve warm, garnished with extra green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1065mgFiber: 1g
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