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Asian Meatballs With Plum Sauce Recipe

These flavorful Asian meatballs, boasting a delightful blend of savory and sweet, are coated in a mouthwatering sweet and sour plum sauce that's simply to die for! Perfect served over fluffy rice for a comforting meal or as elegant cocktail meatballs for your next gathering. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 114.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Meatballs With Plum Sauce

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g

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