ASIAN STYLE PORK MEATBALLS
These Asian style pork meatballs are wonderful as an appetizer or are perfect served on top of basmati rice for an easy weeknight dinner that only takes 30 minutes to prepare. Substitute lean ground beef, turkey or ground chicken to lower the amount of fat in this recipe. Gluten free options available.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb. Ground pork, turkey, beef or chicken
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce see note for gluten free options
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp White pepper black pepper can be subbed
Sauce
- ⅓ cup Soy sauce see note for gluten free options
- 1 tsp Cornstarch see note for gluten free options
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
Garnish
- 1 stalk Green onions diced
- Cilantro
Instructions
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the ingredients by hand and form into ping-pong sized balls. Place on sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes (or until internal temperature is 150 degrees.)
Sauce
- While the meatballs are in the oven, add the sauce ingredients to a large skillet and heat on low. In a separate pan, cook the rice according to package (if using).
- Place cooked meatballs into the skillet with the sauce and cook for a couple of minutes making sure to coat the meatballs evenly.
- Top with chopped green onions (scallions) and cilantro. Serve with rice.
Notes
GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS
- Substitute Tamari for the soy sauce
- Substitute arrowroot powder or Xanthan gum for the cornstarch. Cornstarch is naturally gluten free.
- Use fresh ginger and fresh garlic.