Soy Ginger Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Soy Ginger Meatballs
Description
The recipe uses ground pork combined with panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime zest, and spices to form meatballs. These are baked at 425°F, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking and a slight crispness outside while remaining tender inside. The ingredient mix lends a fresh, zesty, and mildly spicy profile enhanced by the lime zest and fresh herbs.
The dressing provides a layered flavor with acidity from lime juice and rice wine vinegar, umami from soy sauce, sweetness from maple syrup, and a hint of heat with red pepper flakes. Sesame oil and fresh minced garlic and ginger add depth and fragrance. This sauce complements the meatballs when drizzled over or served on the side.
To serve, the meatballs can be placed over vermicelli rice noodles or plain rice with fresh vegetables like shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and herbs such as mint, basil, and cilantro. Garnishes like chopped peanuts and sesame seeds add texture. Lime wedges allow adding fresh citrus brightness at the table.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground pork can use ground beef or a mix, or ground turkey
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 2 green onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce lite or Tamari
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup can use honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger freshly grated
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
For Making a Bowl:
- vermicelli rice noodles or rice
- cucumber slices
- carrot shredded
- cabbage shredded
- red bell pepper thinly sliced
- avocado slices
- cilantro fresh herbs
- mint
- basil
- green onion sliced
- peanut chopped
- sesame seeds
- lime for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime zest, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Using your hands, work the mixture until evenly combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large cookie scoop, scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture into your palms and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, spacing the meatballs out onto the baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- You can serve the meatballs with rice and your favorite vegetables. Drizzle with the dressing.
- You can also make a bowl. To assemble the bowls, divide the noodles or rice among bowls and top with meatballs. Garnish with toppings and serve with the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1002mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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