Sticky Asian Meatballs

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lb Ground pork

• Produce

  • 3 tbsp Carrot
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 2 tbsp Green onion
  • 1 Green onion

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 5 tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Sesame seeds

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Milk

Found on lifemadesimplebakes.com

Description

Ingredients

• For the meatballs:
• ¼ c. milk
• ½ c. panko breadcrumbs
• 
1½ lb. ground pork (or chicken)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. green onion, minced
• 3 tbsp. finely grated carrot
• 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• 
1/4 tsp. salt
• 
1/4 tsp. black pepper
• For the sauce:
• ½ c. hoisin sauce
• ¼ c. rice vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
• Optional garnishes:
• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onion

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a standard size baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and panko breadcrumbs. Allow to soak for 5 minutes. Add the pork, egg, garlic, green onion, carrot, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix together just until combined (overworking it will cause the meatballs to be dense).
• Shape into meatballs and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked throughout (internal temperature of 165).
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the hoisin, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Place the meatballs in a large bowl and cover with sauce. Toss to coat, serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired.