Delicious Asian turkey meatballs that super easy to make. Simply mix, bake and toss them in this tasty sauce then serve.
Discover a delicious twist on a classic dish with this Asian turkey meatballs recipe. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, these meatballs will take your taste buds on a culinary adventure.
This recipe takes a simple turkey meatballs recipe then toss them into a sauce with bold and vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine. The result is a mouthwatering fusion of ingredients that will leave you craving more.
Each bite delivers a juicy and tender turkey meatball, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. From the nutty undertones of toasted sesame oil to the zingy freshness of ginger and garlic, every ingredient is carefully selected to enhance the overall flavor profile.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to add a new dish to your weeknight repertoire, these Asian-inspired turkey meatballs are sure to be a hit. Serve them with steamed rice or alongside a vibrant stir-fry for a complete and satisfying meal. They also make a great appetizer but let’s get started.
How To Make Asian Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients needed
- Ground turkey
- Plain breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Soy sauce
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Seasame oil
- Hoisin sauce
Quick variation before starting
In most Asian dishes the sauce is heated first. For these Asian turkey meatballs you have to rely on the meatballs to heat the sauce. But, there is another options.
Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the sauce. When the turkey meatballs are finished cooking heat the sauce up in a pan on a medium heat. When you notice it bubbling a little and it’s thicker toss the meatballs inside of the sauce.
Making the Asian turkey meatballs recipe
- First, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a mixing bowl. Then, cover and leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Then, remove the meatballs from the fridge. Form them then place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs are baking make the Asian sauce.
- Now, once the meatballs are finished toss them straight into the sauce. Then, allow the meatballs to cool a bit before serving. As the meatballs cool they will also heat up the sauce.
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Asian Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- First, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a mixing bowl. Then, cover and leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Then, remove the meatballs from the fridge. Form them then place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs are baking make the Asian sauce.
- Now, once the meatballs are finished toss them straight into the sauce. Then, allow the meatballs to cool a bit before serving. As the meatballs cool they will also heat up the sauce.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.