Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce
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4.8
Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce
Description
Ground turkey is blended gently with panko crumbs, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, scallions, cilantro, and salt, forming moist meatballs with vibrant Asian-inspired flavors. The mixture is shaped into fairly large meatballs and baked at a high temperature until cooked through and browned on the outside, providing a slightly crispy texture that contrasts with the tender interior.
The lime sesame dipping sauce brings tangy brightness and nuttiness through lime juice, reduced-sodium soy sauce, water, and sesame oil, mixed and garnished with fresh scallions. This sauce can be drizzled over the meatballs or served on the side for dipping, balancing the savory richness with acidic and aromatic notes.
This recipe suits small gatherings or as a main dish accompanied by rice or steamed vegetables. Baking meatballs rather than frying reduces extra oil, and the fresh herbs ensure a lively flavor profile. The combination of citrus, cilantro, and sesame creates a nuanced taste distinctive from more common meatball recipes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 1-1/4 lbs ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 egg large
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice fresh
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp water
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp scallion chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, panko, egg, salt, scallions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, 1 tbsp of the soy sauce and 2 tsp sesame oil.
- Gently mix with your hands until combined well.
- Shape meatballs 1/4 cup in size and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake until cooked through and browned, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- For the dipping sauce: mix the lime juice, water, soy sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a bowl.
- Add the scallions and set aside.
- Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish.
- Stir the sauce, then drizzle the meatballs with a little of the sauce.
- Serve the meatballs with the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (12 meatballs)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3meatballs w/ sauce | |
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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