Turkey Meatballs With Lemongrass And Ginger Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs With Lemongrass And Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. rice vinegar; 2 tbsp. sugar; 3 tbsp. fish sauce, divided (see Note); 1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce, optional; 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp. finely chopped mint; 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey; 1/4 c. cold water; 2 tbsp. minced fresh lemongrass, white portion only; 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 14 small lettuce leaves; 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/3 c. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. fish sauce, divided (see Note)
1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce, optional
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. finely chopped mint
1-1/4 lb. ground turkey
1/4 c. cold water
2 tbsp. minced fresh lemongrass, white portion only
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
14 small lettuce leaves
4 green onions, thinly sliced

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet.", "", "In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, Sriracha, cilantro and mint. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.", "", "In a large bowl, combine the turkey, water, remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce, lemongrass, ginger, garlic and salt. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.", "", "Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the meatballs and pan-fry, turning them to brown evenly on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Drain on paper towels. Return the meatballs to the baking sheet and bake until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.", "", "Line a platter with the lettuce leaves and arrange the warm meatballs on top. Garnish with the green onions and serve the sauce on the side.", "", "Nutrition information per serving:", "", "Calories 220", "Fat 13 g", "Sodium 970 mg", "Carbohydrates 6 g", "Saturated fat 3 g", "Calcium 41 mg", "Protein 20 g", "Cholesterol 72 mg", "Dietary fiber 1 g"]

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. rice vinegar, 2 tbsp. sugar, 3 tbsp. fish sauce, divided (see Note), 1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce, optional, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs With Lemongrass And Ginger 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.

Turkey Meatballs With Lemongrass And Ginger

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