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Sticky Hoisin Meatballs with Scallion Sauce

Sticky Hoisin Meatballs with Scallion Sauce for Flavor Lovers

A quick and elegant dish featuring sticky hoisin meatballs paired with vibrant scallion sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Pork or Beef Use ground beef for a hearty flavor or ground pork for a classic touch.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Swap with ground oats for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce Essential for the sweet-savory taste.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Opt for tamari if gluten-free.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Freshly minced enhances aroma.
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger Adds a warm, zesty note.
  • 1 Large Egg Binds mixture together.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Infuses a nutty aroma.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Scallion Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Balances richness.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Counterbalances vinegar's sharpness.
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Scallions Adds fresh crunch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork or beef with breadcrumbs, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, egg, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined and form into 16-20 meatballs.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a thin layer of neutral oil. Add meatballs in batches and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned all over.
  3. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a splash of water. Heat for 2-3 minutes until glossy.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the glaze, simmmer for 4-6 minutes until cooked through.
  5. For the scallion sauce, whisk together chopped scallions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a separate bowl until sugar dissolves.
  6. Serve meatballs on a platter, drizzled with scallion sauce and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

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