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asian meatballs with sesame rice

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Candace Vaughan
@cnv24
New Bedford, MA

This recipe is extremely easy. Kids can join in too.

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A fusion of Italian meatballs with an Asian flair. Sesame oil and onion add tons of flavor to the meat. We opted for ground pork, but ground turkey can also be used. Water chestnuts add a delightful crunch. The zesty pork meatballs are served over a bed of white rice infused with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions. All that's needed is a little drizzle of soy sauce for an irresistible and easy meal.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For asian meatballs with sesame rice

  • 1 lb
    ground turkey or ground pork
  • 6
    water chestnuts, minced
  • 2
    scallions, trimmed and minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp
    Asian (dark) roasted sesame oil
  • 3 c
    hot cooked rice preferably basmati, Texmati, or jasmine
  • 2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame seeds
  • 1
    scallion, thinly sliced

How To Make asian meatballs with sesame rice

  • Combine the ground meat, water chestnuts, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
    1
    In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, water chestnuts, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Use a fork to stir the ground meat mixture until it is well mixed.
  • Shape meatballs.
    2
    Use your hands to shape the meat mixture into tiny meatballs (1 to 1 1/2 in. diameter).
  • Fry meatballs.
    3
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides.
  • Cover and continue to cook.
    4
    Cover and cook until meatballs are no longer raw in the center, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Place meatballs on a plate.
    5
    Remove the meatballs and place them on a plate.
  • Combine the rice, sesame seeds, and scallions.
    6
    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, sesame seeds, and scallions. Toss well to combine.
  • Serve meatballs over rice.
    7
    Serve the meatballs beside or over rice.
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