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Cambodian Lemongrass Meatballs

These Cambodian Lemongrass Meatballs are packed full of flavor! Served with a sweet spicy glaze and cool coconut jasmine rice. Bring on the flavor!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Asian Fusion, Asian inspired
Keyword asian meatballs, meatballs, Pork
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 415kcal
Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork 20% fat content
  • 1/2 cup onion minced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves minced
  • 1 each egg
  • 1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cambodian lemongrass curry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil incluce some of the pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cambodian lemongrass curry seasoning

Instructions

For the meatballs:

  • In a bowl add pork, onion, garlic, ginger basil, egg, bread crumb, soy sauce, lemongrass seasoning and salt. mix well to combine.
  • Grab about 2 tablespoon amount of meat at a time and roll into balls. Place meatballs onto sheet pan lined with parchment paper. You should end up with 12 equally sized meatballs.
  • Bake meatballs in a 400 degree F preheated oven for 20 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned. (do not overcook)
  • Remove meatballs from oven once done and set aside.

For the glaze:

  • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, hoisin, honey, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, ginger and lemongrass seasoning. On the stove, heat a skillet or wok over med-high heat. Pour in sauce ingredients and bring to bubbling. Toss in the cooked meatballs and cook in sauce stirring frequently until sauce thickens to a glaze. This happens pretty quickly, so don't step away from the stove.
  • Serve with coconut jasmine rice or steamed rice of you choice

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1943mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg