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Asian glazed meatballs recipe

Irresistible Asian Glazed Meatballs Recipe You’ll Love

Discover this Asian glazed meatballs recipe that combines juicy turkey meatballs with a sweet and savory glaze for an irresistible dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground pork, chicken, or beef, but note that these may have higher fat content.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Essential for authentic taste; do not skip.
  • 1 cup Dry Bread Crumbs Panko breadcrumbs recommended for extra crispiness and texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Can use fresh ginger for more brightness if desired.
  • 1 Eggs Ensure eggs are beaten lightly before incorporating.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable for robust taste.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce Key ingredient for the sticky texture; do not substitute with BBQ sauce or ketchup.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Do not use white vinegar as it's harsher in flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be an alternative for a different flavor profile.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh garlic for the best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce can be used but reduce additional salt in the recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust amount based on desired spice level; omit for milder flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, sesame oil, dry bread crumbs, ground ginger, beaten eggs, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
  3. Shape the turkey mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, and sriracha. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Gently toss the baked meatballs in the glaze until coated.
  7. Serve meatballs over jasmine rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding chopped scallions or bell peppers to the meat mixture for added flavor and texture.

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