Asian Meatballs With Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce

Name: Asian Meatballs With Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 3/4 lb ground pork; 3/4 lb ground veal; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
3/4 lb ground pork
3/4 lb ground veal
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus
1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem
5 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500u00b0F.
2
Pour milk over bread crumbs in a large bowl and stir until liquid is absorbed. Add ground meat, egg, water chestnuts, salt, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons oil and mix with your hands until combined well. Shape 3 tablespoons meat mixture into a ball and transfer to a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish. Make more meatballs with remaining mixture, arranging meatballs about 1/2 inch apart in baking dish. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, stir together lime juice, water, sugar, remaining 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
4
Transfer meatballs to a serving dish. Stir sauce, then drizzle meatballs with 1 tablespoon sauce and sprinkle with cilantro sprigs.
5
Serve meatballs with remaining sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb, 3/4 lb ground pork, 3/4 lb ground veal, and more.

Yes, Asian Meatballs With Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!