Asian Style Meatballs
4 servings
45 minutes
Asian-style meatballs are a gastronomic journey into the world of Pan-Asian cuisine. Juicy meatballs made from pork combine the spiciness of garlic and chili pepper, the freshness of lime, and the depth of soy sauce. Grated ginger adds a spicy warmth, while frying in vegetable oil gives a crispy crust. This recipe embodies the philosophy of Eastern cuisine, where flavor balance is achieved through harmony of sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and spiciness. The meatballs are served with a fragrant sauce, making them an ideal complement to rice or noodles. They can be a main dish at a cozy family dinner or part of a vibrant Pan-Asian feast, showcasing the richness of flavors and traditions from this region.
1
Chop garlic, pepper, and onion.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
2
Mix half of the ginger and pepper with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of oil, and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Grated ginger: 2 tablespoons
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 6 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 6 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Place the remaining ginger and pepper in the blender bowl, add onion, garlic, zest, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Add the minced meat and blend until smooth.
- Grated ginger: 2 tablespoons
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Lime zest: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 6 tablespoons
- Minced pork: 500 g
4
Roll the mass into meatballs. Fry in heated oil. Fry for 4 minutes on each side.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
5
Serve with the prepared sauce.