Asian Turkey Meatballs

These delicious Asian-style meatballs made with ground turkey, cilantro, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil are served with a sweet soy dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 82 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 scallions, minced
• 2 slices fresh ginger, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup minced cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Serve meatballs alongside sauce, with toothpicks for dipping.

Step 3

Make the meatballs: Combine turkey, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, scallions, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a large bowl. Gently mix with your hands until combined. Roll tablespoon-sized scoops between your palms to form meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

While the meatballs are cooking, make the dipping sauce: Smash ginger with the heavy side of a knife and place into a small pot. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Fish out ginger and pour sauce into small cups for serving.