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Sticky Sriracha Meatballs

The perfect appetizer for any Sriracha lover - made with lean ground turkey!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Dana Blacklock at killingthyme.net

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1 lb of lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger minced
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup of Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup of low sodium Kikkoman soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of organic liquid honey
  • 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
  • GARNISHES:
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup of thinly sliced scallions
  • MATERIALS
  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • MEATBALLS:
  • In a skillet, heat the sesame oil on medium-low heat.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and saute until garlic is fragrant. Careful not to burn - sesame oil smells and tastes foul when overheated.
  • Once fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the rest of the meatball ingredients.
  • Place the ground turkey in a large bowl and add the garlic, bread crumbs, beaten egg and minced ginger. Mix with your hands until well combined.
  • With a tablespoon measure, scoop out approx. 1 tablespoon worth of meat, roll into a ball, and place on the parchment.
  • Repeat until you have no meat mixture left.
  • Place in the oven and bake for approx. 20 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
  • SAUCE:
  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a skillet on medium-low heat and whisk until combined. Do a taste test and adjust heat to your preference.
  • PLATING:
  • When the meatballs are done, carefully place them into the skillet of sauce and stir them around until all meatballs are coated in their entirety.
  • Plate the meatballs and sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions over them.
  • Stick a toothpick into each meatball.
  • Allow meatballs to cool for approx. 5 minutes before serving.