Description
These Asian Meatballs are a flavor-packed appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with a delicious blend of ground pork or chicken, aromatics, and savory sauces, these sticky meatballs are baked to perfection and then tossed in a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground pork or ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Coat the Meatballs: Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until coated.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs are delicious served over rice or noodles.
- For extra crunch, top with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg