Asian Turkey Meatballs

Cilantro, scallions, and sesame oil add Asian flair to these turkey meatballs 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
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 box toothpicks
• 2 scallions, minced
• ½ cup minced cilantro
• 2 slices fresh ginger, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 3

Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce. Smash ginger with the heavy side of a knife and place in a small pot. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar. Stir over medium-low until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Fish out ginger and divide sauce among small cups.

Step 5

Serve meatballs alongside sauce, with toothpicks for dipping.