Panko Crusted Meatballs Wrapped In Lettuce Cups

Name: Panko Crusted Meatballs Wrapped In Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g ground beef (mince); 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander; 1 orange, zested, juice reserved; 1 (200 g) can water chestnuts, drained, chopped fine; 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese Breadcrumbs); oil, to fry; lettuce leaf, torn into serving sized pieces; Sauce; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Servings: persons

400 g ground beef (mince)
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 orange, zested, juice reserved
1 (200 g) can water chestnuts, drained, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese Breadcrumbs)
oil, to fry
lettuce leaf, torn into serving sized pieces
Sauce
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1
Mix first 7 ingredients together.
2
Shape into walnut sized balls.
3
Place into fridge for 1 hour.
4
Roll in panko crumbs
5
Heat 3 inches of oil in a wok.
6
Deep fry balls in batches for 3 or 4 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
7
Serve in lettuce leaf pieces with a little sauce drizzled over.
8
Sauce:
9
Heat orange juice and hoisin sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced back to the original consistency of the hoisin sauce. Set aside.

485

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g ground beef (mince), 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Panko Crusted Meatballs Wrapped In Lettuce Cups 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!