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Soy-Glazed Turkey Meatballs

Prep time
20 minutes PT20M
Cook time
8–10 minutes PT8–10M
Yield
4–6 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
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Flavored with lemongrass, ginger, and cilantro plus a sweet soy glaze, these tantalizing turkey meatballs are delicious as an appetizer or as a main dish served over rice.

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ¼ cup fine-chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons fine-chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • 1 teaspoon minced lemongrass
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Glaze:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes

Preparation

Heat a medium pot of water to a low simmer.

Combine all meatball ingredients except vegetable oil in a work bowl and mix until evenly incorporated. Form mixture into 1-ounce meatballs, then carefully drop them into the simmering water. Let meatballs poach for 30 seconds to set the shape, then remove from the water and place on a paper towel to drain.

Heat a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium heat. Add vegetable oil to the pan. When the oil is shimmering, add the meatballs and roll them around to brown evenly.

While the meatballs are cooking, mix together all the ingredients for the glaze.

Once meatballs are browned, add the glaze to the pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 45–60 seconds, or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Roll meatballs around pan to make sure they are evenly coated with the glaze, then serve immediately.