Best 6 Asian Inspired Meatballs With Plum Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the Orient with these captivating Asian-inspired meatballs, where flavors dance in harmony. Crafted with succulent pork and aromatic ginger, these meatballs are immersed in a luscious plum sauce, creating a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Served as an appetizer or main course, these meatballs are sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Asia. Enhance your culinary repertoire with this exceptional recipe, where East meets West in a symphony of flavors.

In addition to the main Asian-inspired meatballs recipe, this article offers a delightful selection of complementary dishes to complete your Asian-themed feast. Whet your appetite with the zesty Asian slaw, a refreshing medley of cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. For a harmonious side dish, try the fragrant jasmine rice, its delicate aroma and fluffy texture providing a perfect backdrop for the bold flavors of the meatballs. Satisfy your sweet cravings with the classic Chinese steamed buns, their soft and pillowy texture enveloping a flavorful meatball filling. Indulge in the culinary delights of Asia with these extraordinary recipes, sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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EASY ASIAN GLAZED MEATBALLS



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As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed meatballs over a steaming bed of rice. -Amy Dong, Woodbury, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Italian meatballs, thawed
Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add meatballs, stirring to coat; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until heated through, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., If desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MEATBALLS IN PLUM SAUCE



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A tasty sauce made of plum jam and chili sauce coats these moist meatballs beautifully. Make sure these delightful appetizers are on your holiday menus. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup plum jam
1/2 cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour milk over bread crumbs; let stand for 10 minutes. Add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, pepper and cloves. Crumble beef, pork and veal over mixture and mix well (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in batches. Drain on paper towels. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir flour into pan drippings until blended; add the bouillon mixture, jam and chili sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MEATBALLS IN PLUM SAUCE



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These are delicious...they are great for parties. Always the first thing to go when I take these anywhere! People will be asking for the recipe. I will be making these for my daughters graduation party, requested by her. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c milk
1 c soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground cloves
3/4 lb lean ground beef
3/4 lb ground pork
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp beef bouillion paste, or granules
1/2 c boiling water
3 Tbsp flour
1 c plum jam
1/2 c chili sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, pour milk over bread crumbs; let stand for 10 minutes. Add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, pepper and cloves. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well (mixture will be soft). ( I sometimes add some flour if too soft) Shape into 1-in. balls.
  • 2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in batches. Drain on paper towels. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • 3. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir flour into pan drippings until blended; add the bouillon mixture, jam and chili sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs.
  • 4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until cooked through. I always double the batch, and never any leftovers.

ASIAN INSPIRED MEATBALLS WITH PLUM SAUCE



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Great little appetizers. I make these every year at Christmas and they are always a hit. I make my own plum sauce and have included the recipe on just a pinch. It's way better than the prepackaged sauces .

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 bunch green onions minced
2 slice white bread
1/2 c buttermilk
1 inch knob of ginger grated
1 Tbsp garlic chili paste
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 large eggs
1 tsp chinese 5 spice
1 c panko bread crumbs more or less according to the texture of meatballs
oil for frying
store bought or make your own plum sauce. i have a recipe on just a pinch for a fabulous fresh plum sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the bread in the buttermilk and mix it with your fingers until it is almost completely liquefied. Mix all ingredients for meatballs together until well incorporated. Adding more of less breadcrumbs to meet desired texture for meatballs. Roll into balls
  • 2. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Add oil to large skillet, brown meatballs in oil rotating the pan to get a good sear on all sides. Remove meatballs with slotted spoon to baking pan. When all meatballs have been browed bake for 10 to 20 minutes depending on size of meatballs.
  • 3. Remove meatballs from oven place back in large skillet and pour plum sauce over top. cook a couple of minutes to warm sauce. Place on toothpicks and ready to serve. Makes between 40 and 80 meatballs depending on size.

ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CARROT RICE



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This dish is simple, quick, and packed with flavor-exactly what you want on a busy night. Choose from ground dark-meat turkey or ground pork, then toss with a combination of breadcrumbs, scallions, cilantro, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, and garlic for meatballs that pack a punch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Coarse salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 carrot, shredded
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/2 pounds ground dark-meat turkey or ground pork
3 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 teaspoons fish sauce
4 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce (preferably Sriracha)
4 teaspoons sugar
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add rice, stir, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and top with carrot. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes, then stir in carrot and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 3 tablespoons water. Let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, scallion whites, cilantro, fish sauce, hot-pepper sauce, sugar, garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Gently mix to combine and form into 12 meatballs.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. In batches, brown meatballs on all sides, 10 minutes total (add up to 1 teaspoon oil as needed). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with rice, scallion greens, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g

SLOW-COOKER ASIAN MEATBALLS



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Come home to these delicious Asian-style meatballs that are slow-cooked with three types of sauce - perfect for appetizer.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup plum sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix meatball ingredients. Shape into about 36 (1-inch) meatballs. Place in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Transfer meatballs to slow cooker. In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Add sauce to meatballs; stir gently to mix.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground meat: A blend of pork and beef is a classic choice for meatballs, but you can also use all pork, all beef, or even turkey or chicken. If using ground turkey or chicken, you may want to add a little bit of oil or butter to the mixture to keep the meatballs moist.
  • Season the meatball mixture well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the meatball mixture. Some good options include garlic, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and paprika.
  • Chill the meatball mixture before cooking: This will help the meatballs hold their shape better. You can chill the mixture for up to 30 minutes.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Meatballs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can cook them in a skillet, in the oven, or in a slow cooker.
  • Make the plum sauce ahead of time: The plum sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will give the flavors time to develop.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes are all good options.

Conclusion:

These Asian-inspired meatballs with plum sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The meatballs are packed with flavor, and the plum sauce is the perfect complement. Whether you're serving them at a party or a weeknight dinner, these meatballs are sure to be a hit.

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