Asian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Asian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions; 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 pound ground pork; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ketjap manis (see Note) or sweet soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced basil; 1 tablespoon minced mint; 3/4 teaspoon chile-garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ketjap manis (see Note) or sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 tablespoon minced basil
1 tablespoon minced mint
3/4 teaspoon chile-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
3
Heat the oil in a medium skillet.
4
Add the scallions, shallots, garlic and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
5
Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and let cool.
6
Add the ground pork to the bowl, along with the egg white, ketjap manis, cilantro, basil, mint, chile-garlic paste, salt and white pepper and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
7
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll into balls.
8
Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until browned; Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, 3 tablespoons minced shallots, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Asian Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Meatballs

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