They’re incredibly versatile too. I use them to make bowl meals, toss them with Asian noodles, or simply serve them as the perfect party appetizer with toothpicks. Trust me, once you try these, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make them sooner! Seriously, who doesn’t love meatballs? From classic Italian Meatballs to decadent Swedish Meatballs, and even other Asian themed spheres like Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Vietnamese Bun Cha, I can’t get enough!
Ingredients Needed
This meatball recipe has two main components:
Meatballs – Ground turkey, garlic, fresh ginger, egg, panko, soy sauce, cilantro, salt and pepper. Sticky sauce – Soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
How to Make Asian Meatballs
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, I combine all the ingredients for the meatballs until they’re well incorporated. Then, I roll the mixture into 16-20 equal-sized meatballs and arrange them neatly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: I transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes at 400°F, or until they’re cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.
- Make the sauce: While the meatballs are baking, I combine all the sauce ingredients together in a skillet. I bring the mixture to a simmer for a few minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Once the meatballs are cooked, I add them to the sauce and toss them until they’re well coated.
Alpana’s Tips
Serving Suggestions
As mentioned earlier, they’re great party appetizers. I serve them with toothpicks and watch my guests gobble them up. I love them in bowl meals. Fill the bottom of a bowl with rice, then add meatballs along with veggies like carrots, cucumber and edamame. Top them on your favorite Asian noodles. You can call it Asian spaghetti and meatballs! You can also make a mighty good Asian themed meatball sub. Add cucumber slices for some crunch.
Variations
Whip up these easy Asian meatballs at your next get together, or just your next weeknight dinner. They’re a guaranteed hit! Make sure to save or pin this recipe so you always know where to find it. Be sure to check our other cracking good Ground Turkey Recipes. And don’t forget to subscribe to GypsyPlate, we’re always cooking up new recipes for you!
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