Sweet and Spicy Sesame Meatball Bowl with Mango Cucumber Salad.
A delicious family dinner that's easily ready in under an hour!
Author: The Chef
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken or pork
2 green onions chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons grated ginger
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
3 cups steamed rice
SALAD
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
1 mango, peach, or a mix, chopped
1 tablespoon Gochugaru flakes
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
To make the meatballs. Add the chicken, green onions, 1 clove grated garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of pepper to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Coat your hands with a bit of oil and roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-20 meatballs).
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and sear until crisp and mostly cooked through, about 5-8 minutes, turning them 2-3 times.
Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a glass jar, combine the tamari, ⅓ cup water, 3 cloves grated garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, chili sauce, honey, and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Simmer 2-3 minutes, then add the cornstarch, and cook until the sauce lightly coats the meatballs.
Add the cucumbers to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of salt. Let sit 5 minutes, then drain out the water. Add the mango, gochugaru flakes, tamari, and sesame seeds.
Spoon the rice into bowls. Add the salad, the meatballs, and a handful of green onions and basil.
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