Sticky Asian inspired meatballs
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add panko breadcrumbs into a bowl.
- 2Add milk and mix.
- 3Let the panko breadcrumbs soak up the milk for a minute or two.
- 4Add diced shallot and garlic cloves.
- 5Add diced green onion (light ends).
- 6Add grated carrot.
- 7Add grated ginger (about a quarter teaspoon).
- 8Add ground pork.
- 9Add a couple of tablespoons of soy sauce.
- 10Add an egg.
- 11Add a little bit of salt and some black pepper.
- 12Mix until well combined and an even consistency.
- 13Roll the mixture into small balls (about this big).
- 14Line them up on a sheet pan.
- 15Bake these at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.
- 16Add hoisin sauce to a pan.
- 17Add rice wine vinegar.
- 18Add three cloves of garlic.
- 19Add ginger (about the same amount as in the meatballs).
- 20Add a little bit of sesame oil (about a teaspoon).
- 21Add three to four tablespoons of soy sauce.
- 22Add some chili flakes if you like it spicy.
- 23Pop the sauce mixture on the stove until it comes to a simmer and thickens up.
- 24Toss the meatballs into the sauce.
- 25Give it a mix.
- 26Serve meatballs with some rice, steamed broccoli, and crispy air-fried brussels sprouts tossed in some of the sauce and a little bit of extra vinegar.
- 27Top with crispy onions for a bit of crunch.
- 28Garnish with the green part of the green onions to brighten things up.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 shallot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon green onion (light ends)
- 0.25 cup grated carrot
- 0.25 teaspoon ginger
- 1.5 lbs ground pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 cup hoisin sauce
- 0.25 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- green onion (green parts)
- toasted sesame seeds
- rice
- steamed broccoli
- crispy air-fried brussels sprouts
- crispy onions
Equipment
bowlspatulamicroplanesheet pantongsskillet
Tips
- Do not overmix meatballs, as they will get dense.
- Make sure the meatballs are not too big.
- Only use chili flakes if you like it spicy.
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