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Asian meatballs aren’t just about taste, they’re about tradition. Each bite is a journey through time, blending ancient spices with modern flair. Ready to discover the secrets behind their irresistible flavor?
Who knew meatballs could tell stories? Asian meatballs aren’t just tasty, they’re like tiny bites of history, love, and everything good. From ancient recipes to modern-day twists, these little flavor-packed wonders connect people across cultures and kitchens. Ready to explore why these meatballs are more than just food? Let’s dig in!
The Juicy Tale of Asian Meatballs: Flavor Meets Tradition
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
Make this recipe, but don’t tell anyone about the cinnamon until after they’ve had a bite. Watch their reaction and then spill the secret! Ready to take it up a notch?
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Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 200–300g Ground Meat (your choice)
- 1 Teaspoon Powdered Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2–3 Cloves Garlic (grated)
- 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Spring Onion (chopped)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
- sriracha Sauce (to your heat level)
- 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 2–3 Cloves Garlic (grated)
- 1 Tablespoon Honey / Tomato Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Flour & Water (slurry)
- Chopped Spring Onion (garnish)
- Sesame Seeds (garnish)
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Use your hands (or a spoon, if you’re not into that) to mix everything until it’s well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized balls.
- Brown them in a hot pan until they’re golden and cooked through, or bake them in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes.
Create the Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together all the sauce ingredients except the sesame oil, slurry, and garnishes.
- Add the grated ginger and garlic and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Slowly stir in the flour-water slurry and keep cooking until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the sesame oil for a touch of nuttiness.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan and gently stir to coat each one evenly in the glossy sauce.
- Be gentle, nobody likes broken meatballs!
- Sprinkle your dish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve these flavor-packed meatballs with blanched broccoli, leftover rice tossed with Edamame and carrots, or even noodles if you’re feeling adventurous.
Equipment
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Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 587 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25.7 mg
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Why This Asian Meatballs Recipe Works
The unexpected addition of cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that balances the savory, spicy, and sweet flavors in the sauce. It’s the kind of detail that makes people ask, What’s in this?
The meatballs are tender, the sauce is rich, and the whole dish feels comforting and exciting, a win-win for your dinner rotation.
The Challenge: Share and Impress with Asian Meatballs
Here’s your twist: Make this recipe, but don’t tell anyone about the cinnamon until after they’ve had a bite. Watch their reaction and then spill the secret! Ready to take it up a notch?
Share your masterpiece with someone who needs a little flavor inspiration in their life.
Better yet, leave a comment below about how you made it your own. The best recipes are the ones we share and make unforgettable together.
Ready to roll into this recipe? Your taste buds will thank you.
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Yum! This looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us at the Will Blog for Comments #61 linkup! Looking forward to see what you’ll share next week at #62. Have a great week.
It’s super delicious and worth a try. Enjoy
Yum, these do sound so good!
Hi Laura. Thanks for dropping in here. Hope you will give this a try and above all enjoy it.
Esme, these Asian meatballs look delicious. A nice change with rice for dinner. I am happy to feature these delighful tasty morsels at Love Your
creativity.
WOW, thanks Linda for the honor, I will be back there for the next round. Thanks again
Esme, this is one of my features for this week’s WTJR, thanks so much for sharing wiht us!
Dear Melynda. WOW, thank you so much for the honor and shout out! So happy that you like it. Thanks again
These would be perfect for a party or as a weeknight dinner! So full of flavor! Thanks for joining Fiesta Friday party!
Hello Jhuls, They are superb, and so delicious. Enjoy should you try it out.
Esme, these meatballs look and sound delicious! I had to pin this recipe to make!
Hope you will enjoy the meatballs, Laura. Enjoy them and thank you for pinning.
These sound amazing!
Thanks for popping in Cheryl, Hope you will give it a try and let us know what you think of them. Enjoy
These sound really yummy!
Thank you, Joanne, hope you will give it a try and above all enjoy it.
These meatballs look really yummy!
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Hi there Mireille, thank you so much for dropping in here, Hope you will give these a try and let us know what you think of it. Enjoy
Esme, this sounds delicious! We made an Asian-style meatball recipe about a week ago, and it was great. I’ll need to try your recipe. Sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us at the Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.
Thanks Steph. Enjoy and hope you will enjoy this one as well. Please do let us know via a review once you tried it out. Thanks so much, and looking forward to hearing from you agian.
These look absolutely delicious; I love the combination. This would be amazing with rice for dinner. Can’t wait to try!
Hi there Mariama, Totally agree, hope you enjoy it with the rice
I love meatballs in all ways and with different sauces. These Asian meatballs look delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Hello Kristen, Thank you so much for popping in here, and I sincerely hope that you will try these and above all enjoy every meatball.