Asian-inspired meatballs are a delicious and flavorful appetizer or main course that can offer a unique and tantalizing culinary experience. With the infusion of various Asian spices and ingredients, these meatballs possess a distinctive blend of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, pan-frying, or simmering in a delectable sauce. Whether you prefer chicken, beef, or pork, Asian-inspired meatballs offer a delightful fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine. Let's explore some popular recipes and techniques for creating these mouthwatering morsels.
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ASIAN MEATBALLS
An easy recipe for delicious, well-seasoned Asian meatballs with a marvelous sticky sauce.
Provided by Vered DeLeeuw
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
- Place the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and use your hands to combine them. Shape into 24 meatballs, each weighing about 20 grams.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them until they are cooked through, for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the remaining ingredients, except for the sesame oil, until well-combined.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens into a rich glaze. This should take 3-5 minutes. Turn the heat off as soon as the sauce thickens but leave it on the cooling burner. Stir in the sesame oil.
- Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the baked meatballs into the saucepan. Gently turn them in the sauce until well-coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 meatballs, Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 19 g, Sodium 795 mg, Sugar 4 g
ASIAN MEATBALLS
"My mom creates her own recipes for wonderful Asian-inspired menus, so I came up with these pork sausage meatballs and dipping sauce to complement her meals." -Amanda Kotlan, Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen (1/3 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the egg, soy sauce, bread crumbs, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on an ungreased broiler pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with sesame seeds., Combine the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and wasabi; serve with meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ASIAN-INSPIRED MEATBALLS
This is a variation of my Recipe #226422 with a little Asian flair. It was a big hit with my husband. You could make this recipe as the main course of a meal, or it could work for an appetizer as well.
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 30 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Thoroughly combine ground beef, milk, oats, crackers, egg, 1/4 cup onion, 1 teaspoons garlic powder, salt, pepper and chili powder for meatballs.
- Form meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place in a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Combine catsup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, 1 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 cup chopped onion, ginger and sesame oil. Stir mixture until sugar dissolves (will be a bit grainy).
- Pour sauce mixture over meatballs.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour.
- I like to serve this recipe with rice and steamed Asian veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.4, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 2116, Carbohydrate 104.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 87.3, Protein 27.6
ASIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS
Use sweet ginger-sesame grill sauce or bottled stir-fry sauce to infuse ordinary meatballs with Asian flavor. This is from one of my favorite cookbooks, "BHG Off The Shelf Cooking."
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine egg, the 1/4 cup of the carrot, the bread crumbs, ginger, salt and garlic powder. Add meat and mix well. Shape meat mixture into 8 meatballs.
- In a large skillet cook meatballs over medium heat until brown, turning to brown evenly (meatballs will not be done). Remove meatballs from skillet. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.
- Add grill sauce and water to skillet, stir to combine. Add onion, drained water chestnuts, sweet red pepper, and the 1/2 cup carrot to skillet; bring to boiling.
- Return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until meatballs are done.
- Serve meatballs and sauce with hot cooked rice.
ASIAN PORK MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (about 18 meatballs)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer the cabbage to a plate to cool. Wipe out the pan, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the mushrooms. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to the plate with the cabbage to cool.
- Lightly beat the eggs and egg white in a large bowl. Add the pork, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and cornstarch. Add the cabbage, mushrooms and a few grinds of pepper and mix with your hands until just combined (do not overmix). Dampen your hands and shape the meat mixture into 18 balls (about 2 inches each); arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the sauce: Mix the hoisin sauce, Sriracha, vinegar, sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl; set aside 1/2 cup for serving. Brush the meatballs with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake until cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes. Serve in lettuce leaves with the reserved sauce.
ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the sambal, the soy sauce, ginger, chicken, water chestnuts, garlic, scallions, cilantro and 2 tablespoons water (this will keep the meatballs really moist!). Use your hands to squish the mixture together until combined.
- Form a little tester patty and then cook and taste to make sure the chicken is really delicious. If the seasoning isn't just right, add a little more soy sauce or a sprinky-dink of salt. When you're confident the meatball mix is perfectly seasoned, form the meatballs.
- Roll the meatballs in the peanuts, and place on a small baking sheet. Roast until meatballs are cooked through, 12 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise and the remaining 2 tablespoons sambal. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the meatballs hot with the chili-mayonnaise.
EASY ASIAN GLAZED MEATBALLS
As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed meatballs over a steaming bed of rice. -Amy Dong, Woodbury, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add meatballs, stirring to coat; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until heated through, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., If desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
ASIAN-INSPIRED PORK MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE IN THE SLOW COOKER
I'm a fan of potstickers and this pork meatball mixture makes me think of the potsticker filling. I used a small slow cooker, so you may need to adjust the liquid ingredients if yours is larger. Serve over coconut rice (I used "Easy Coconut Jasmine Rice" from Allrecipes).
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meatballs
Time 6h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl for the meatballs. Knead gently with your fingers to combine. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours for flavors to meld.
- Peel pineapple and cut into 3/4-inch rings. Core rings and cut each ring into 1-inch wedges (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). Add pineapples to a slow cooker.
- Roll pork mixture into 12 to 16 balls and place into the slow cooker.
- Combine water, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl and pour over the meatballs. It is okay for the liquid to not completely cover the meatballs.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or on High for 3 hours. Remove pineapple and pork balls with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
- Stir cornstarch into the sauce, whisking until well combined. Add pineapple and meatballs back into the slow cooker and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1112.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
ASIAN-INSPIRED PORK AND RICE MEATBALLS WITH APRICOT GLAZE
A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, these meatballs and glaze make a great appetizer that is good warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Bibi
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Combine pork, cooked rice, onion, apricots, vinegar, sesame oil, coriander, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes in a medium mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Form into 24 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt apricot preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce, ginger, chili-garlic sauce, and lime juice.
- Place meatballs in a serving dish and pour glaze over top. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 386.4 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ground meat: A combination of ground pork and beef works well for these meatballs, as it provides a good balance of flavor and texture. You can also use all pork or all beef, if you prefer.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: The herbs and spices in these meatballs add a lot of flavor, so be sure to use fresh ingredients. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't overmix the meatballs: Overmixing the meatballs will make them tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Cook the meatballs through: The meatballs should be cooked until they are no longer pink in the center. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the meatballs immediately: These meatballs are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them with a variety of sauces, such as teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or hoisin sauce.
Conclusion:
These Asian-inspired meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love.
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