Best 6 Mini Asian Meatballs In Lettuce Cups Recipes

MINI ASIAN MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Finely chop together garlic, ginger, and scallions. In a bowl, gently combine garlic mixture with ground beef, fish sauce, and salt. Form mixture into 52 meatballs, each 1 inch in diameter.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Working in batches, fry meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes a batch.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and lime juice. Serve meatballs in lettuce cups, with lime mayonnaise and accompaniments.

HOISIN MEATBALL LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; coat with cornstarch., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Add sauce ingredients to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Return meatballs to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are glazed and cooked through, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs in lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cilantro.

EASY ASIAN GLAZED MEATBALLS

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.

MINI TAIWANESE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix together the beef, ginger, garlic, half of the chiles and the scallions in a medium bowl. Add the Shaoshing, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, salt and black pepper and mix into the meat mixture until well combined using your hands. Roll the meat into ping-pong-size balls, and then transfer to a plate.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until a bread cube or small piece of chile dropped into the oil turns golden brown in 10 to 15 seconds and floats to the surface, 350 degrees F. Deep-fry the meatballs using a strainer, tossing them in the oil gently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
• To serve, place the spinach leaves stem-side up on a serving platter. Place 2 meatballs on each leaf, and drizzle a little chili sauce on top. Garnish with a sprinkling of cilantro and mint leaves and the remaining chopped red chiles. Guests can pick up the meatballs wrapped in the spinach or use toothpicks to spear and enjoy. Serve immediately.

SPICY MINI MEATBALLS (ASIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Fry onions and garlic with olive oil until golden.
• Mix with a hook fried onion, garlic and all other ingredients.
• Grease a baking mold with olive oil.
• Grease your hands and shape small balls of about 1 inch.
• Bake under the grill for about 10-15 Minutes or until lightly browned und through.

ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper flakes; set aside at room temperature.
• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Form mixture into 24 (2-inch) meatballs.
• Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add meatballs in two batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes for each batch.
• Lay 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Place 2 meatballs on top of each leaf. Top meatballs with cucumber and mint leaves, drizzle with dressing and serve.
• Per serving: 180 calories, 6 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 480 mg sodium.