Description
Spice-packed Asian glazed turkey meatballs deliver a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate with surprising complexity. Savory and sweet notes intertwine, promising a culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large eggs
Glaze and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
Binding and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine ground turkey, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately 1-inch in diameter, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a separate bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic glaze.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 375°F.
- Carefully place meatballs into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Pour prepared glaze over meatballs, gently coating each piece and allowing the sauce to caramelize for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer glazed meatballs to a serving platter, sprinkling with sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of texture and color.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the complex flavors of the Asian-inspired glaze to tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce honey quantity or substitute with sugar-free maple syrup to lower carbohydrate content for low-carb diets.
- Use ground chicken as an alternative protein if turkey is unavailable, maintaining similar texture and lean profile.
- Bake meatballs at 400°F for 15-20 minutes as a healthier cooking method, minimizing added oil and reducing potential splatter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg