Chinese-style Turkey Meatballs

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 scallions, very finely chopped
• 1/2 cup very finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb (unseasoned)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 -3 slices fresh ginger, smashed with the side of a heavy knife

Recipe

• 1 heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 to make the meatballs: gently mix together the meatball ingredients (hands are best for this), then form meatballs by rolling tablespoon-sized scoops between your palms.
• 3 arrange on a lightly oiled or parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until well-browned and cooked through. serve with toothpicks for dipping.
• 4 to make the dipping sauce: in a small pot, stir all the sauce ingredients together over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves.
• 5 simmer 3 or so minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens a bit.
• 6 fish out the ginger and serve in small cups for dipping.