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Ginger Scallion Pork Meatball with Potsticker Dipping Sauce
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Ginger Scallion Pork Meatball with Potsticker Dipping Sauce

These Ginger Scallion Pork Meatballs feature ground pork mixed with fresh garlic, scallions, ginger, cilantro, and a touch of heat. Baked and brushed with a flavorful potsticker dipping sauce made from soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and chili garlic sauce, the meatballs bring a balance of savory, tangy, and mildly spicy notes. Served best with noodles or rice and complemented by marinated vegetables, this dish showcases an approachable method for tender, aromatic meatballs with an Asian-inspired dipping sauce.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

For the Potsticker Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated fresh
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½-1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce (you could also use Sriracha)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional
For the meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground pork (ground chicken or turkey will also work)
  • 1 egg large
  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • 4 garlic finely minced, medium
  • 1 scallion 7-8 medium size scallions, bunch
  • 2 tablespoons ginger finely chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup cilantro can use basil as an alternative, finely chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ -1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce depending on how much heat you prefer
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For serving:
  • ramen noodles lo mein noodles or udon noodles, cooked according to the package directions
  • peanuts crushed
  • mint basil and/or cilantro, optional, fresh
  • red onion see Notes below, marinated
  • cucumber see Notes below, marinated
  • snow pea or sugar snap pea, stir fried, delicious with meatballs

Instructions

For the prep:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil (for easy cleanup.) Spray the foil generously with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
For the Potsticker Sauce:
  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Stir or shake until well combined. Set aside.
For the meatballs:
  1. In a medium-large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients. Using your hands or a rubber spatula, mix until everything is combined but don’t over mix. Using a retractable scooper or a large spoon, portion the mixture into 2-tablespoon scoops (around 1½ ounces or 40g). Give each portion a little squeeze then, with slightly wet hands, roll each one into a ball and arrange on the sheet pan spaced 1½-2 inches apart.
  2. Drizzle a little olive oil over each meatball then bake for 20-22 minutes or until light golden brown, brushing each meatball with some of the potsticker sauce after 10 minutes of baking.
For serving:
  1. Serve with noodles or rice. Garnish with fresh herbs and chopped peanuts, if desired.

Notes

  • Marinate cucumber and red onion slices with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for a fresh side that pairs well with the meatballs.
  • The chili garlic sauce amount can be adjusted from ½ to 1 teaspoon depending on your preferred heat level.
  • Ground chicken or turkey can replace ground pork if desired without major changes to texture.
  • Use moderate mixing to combine meatball ingredients to avoid a dense texture.
  • Brush meatballs with the potsticker sauce halfway through baking for a glossy finish and enhanced flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1095mg (46%) Potassium 328mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1095mg 46%
Potassium 328mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.