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Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs

These teriyaki meatballs are tossed and glazed with sticky, savory teriyaki and stuffed with Asian herbs, spices, and seasonings.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 8 oz water chestnuts diced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (separated)
Teriyaki Glaze
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sake (See Note 1)
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Teriyaki Glaze
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small bowl or directly in a small saucepan, mix together all the teriyaki glaze ingredients with a whisk until cornstarch is absorbed and there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until thickened and it turns into a glossy sauce. Set aside.
Turkey Meatballs
  1. Chop cilantro leaves and set aside. Drain the water chestnuts and dice small. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl mix together the ground turkey, egg, Panko, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, soy sauce, kosher salt, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
  3. Using a small scoop (1-2 tablespoon) make the meatballs and roll into balls with your hands. Place on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes while you make the teriyaki sauce.
  4. Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add all the meatballs and cook, rolling until brown all over, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir teriyaki glaze and add to skillet, being sure to coat the meatballs. Cook for a minute or two shaking skillet to roll meatballs in the teriyaki glaze.
  6. Serve over rice, garnished with remaining chopped cilantro and sesame seeds (optional).

Notes

  • Substitute sake with Chinese cooking wine or a dry sherry.

Nutrition Information

Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1491mg (62%) Potassium 538mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 223IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1491mg 62%
Potassium 538mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 223IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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