Korean-Style Turkey Meatballs
Korean-Style Turkey Meatballs
Why order out when you can make these amazing meatballs at home?
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 small bread roll
- 1 lb. ground lean turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- salt and pepper
For the sauce
- 5 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
- 4 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 3 tbsp. tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
For the meatballs
- Place the ground turkey into a large bowl.
- Place the bread roll in a small bowl, and cover with cold water. Leave it to soak for about half an hour. Once soft, drain the water, and add to the meat.
- Next add in the egg, paprika, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- With slightly damp hands, make small meatballs about the size of a walnut. Dust each meatball with the flour.
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep sided frying pan and cook the meatballs until browned all over. Add in the hot chicken stock, bring to boil, cover and cook, over a medium heat, for 20 minutes.
For the sauce
- Make the sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Add into the pan with the meatballs and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for about 2-3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Notes
Serve with cooked rice, roasted sesame seeds, chives and optionally chopped chili.
