These meatballs are amazing! So simple to make, and full of flavor. I took this recipe from budgetbytes.blogspot.com, which uses ground pork, but I substituted with chicken. Turkey would be great also. You could even have these as appetizers at your next party. Enjoy!
Meatballs:
1 lb. ground pork
1 egg
1/2 c. plain breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
2 in. fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp. soy sauce
2 green onions, sliced
10-15 cranks fresh cracked black pepper
Teriyaki glaze:
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 in. fresh ginger, grated
2 Tbsp. corn starch
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Serve over rice
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. To make the meatballs, place the ground pork in a large bowl, and add the rest of the meatball ingredients. Mix well until evenly combined. Cover a cookie sheet with foil, and place a rack such as a cooling rack on the foil. Spray with Pam. Roll the meatball mixture into small balls, about a tablespoon each, then place on the rack. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
While the meatballs are in the oven, prepare the teriyaki glaze. In a medium pot combine the first six ingredients. Heat on low until the brown sugar has dissolved. Combine the cornstarch with just enough water to make it pourable. Add to the teriyaki mix and raise the heat to medium, stirring until thickened. Once thickened, add the sesame seeds.
When the meatballs are done add them to the sauce. Stir to coat. Serve over rice. For garnish, sprinkle with green onion tops.
Yields: 30 meatballs
