Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs (Printable Version)
Tender turkey meatballs coated in sticky-sweet Asian glaze, finished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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450 g ground turkey
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40 g whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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15 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp freshly grated ginger or 0.25 tsp ground ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 green onions, sliced
→ Garnish
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Additional sliced green onions
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Sesame seeds
→ Sauce
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120 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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80 ml beef broth or water
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60 ml honey
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5 ml sesame oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp freshly grated ginger or 0.5 tsp ground ginger
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0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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0.25–0.5 tsp crushed red chili flakes, to taste (optional)
→ Slurry for sauce thickening (optional)
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7 g cornstarch
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7 ml water
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
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In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Mix thoroughly until homogenous.
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Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion the mixture and shape into 2.5 cm balls. Arrange meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden and fully cooked through.
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While meatballs bake, combine soy sauce, honey, beef broth, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
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If needed, whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir into the simmering sauce until desired thickness is achieved. Add crushed red chili flakes to taste, then remove from heat.
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Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to evenly coat.
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Plate the glazed meatballs atop brown rice or grain of choice. Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
# Notes:
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If substituting ground chicken, pork, or beef, adjust cooking times to ensure full doneness as needed.