Asian Turkey Meatballs

Description

These Asian turkey meatballs are so good for an appetizer. People love them!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ cup minced cilantro
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 slices fresh ginger, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 box toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine turkey
  3. cilantro
  4. bread crumbs
  5. egg
  6. scallions
  7. vegetable oil
  8. sesame oil
  9. and soy sauce in a large bowl. Gently mix with your hands until combined. Roll tablespoon-sized scoops between your palms to form meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven until well browned
  11. 20 to 25 minutes.
  12. Meanwhile
  13. make the dipping sauce. Smash ginger with the heavy side of a knife and place in a small pot. Add brown sugar
  14. soy sauce
  15. rice vinegar. Stir over medium-low until sugar dissolves
  16. about 3 minutes. Simmer
  17. stirring frequently
  18. until slightly thickened
  19. about 3 minutes. Fish out ginger and divide sauce among small cups.
  20. Serve meatballs alongside sauce
  21. with toothpicks for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 18

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