Korean BBQ "Meatballs"

A perfect blend of spicy and sweet, these Korean-inspired vegetarian 'meatballs' are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 637 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 cups cooked rice
• ¾ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• sesame seeds
• Chopped scallions
• ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 12 Pure Farmland® Plant-Based Homestyle Meatballs
• 1 ½ teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For the Meatballs: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and sear until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

For the Korean BBQ Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients for BBQ sauce except the cornstarch and water and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water and slowly whisk into soy mixture. Cook until sauce thickens and remove from heat.

Step 3

Add browned meatballs to the BBQ sauce and cook together until meatballs are cooked through.

Step 4

Place cooked rice in serving dishes, add meatballs, and top with scallions and sesame seeds.