Asian Meatballs With Plum Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Meatballs With Plum Sauce

• Ground Chicken
• Pork Sausage
• Onion
• Red Bell Pepper
• Ground Ginger
• Soy Sauce
• Egg
• Light Brown Sugar
• Plum Preserves
• Rice Vinegar
• Pineapple Juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

How to Make Asian Meatballs With Plum Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger (grated), and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (approximately 24 meatballs).
4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the plum sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup plum sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 6 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry.
7. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
8. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and gently toss to coat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
9. Serve the Asian meatballs over hot steamed rice or as cocktail meatballs. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.