Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce

Health score
18%
Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce
35 min.
4
583kcal

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Experience the tantalizing flavors of Asia with our delectable Asian Meatballs paired with a zesty Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce. Whether you're craving a hearty lunch, a satisfying dinner, or an impressive main course to dazzle your guests, this recipe has got you covered. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the perfect solution for those busy weeknights when you want to enjoy something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.

These meatballs boast a mouthwatering combination of ground pork and veal, which gives them a rich flavor and tender texture. Enhanced by the crunch of water chestnuts and the fresh brightness of cilantro, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste. The secret lies in the Asian sesame oil and soy sauce, which infuse the meatballs with umami goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

But the real star of the dish is the Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce. With its balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, this sauce perfectly complements the savory meatballs and takes them to the next level. Serve these delightful bites over a bed of steamed white rice, and you have a complete meal that is bursting with flavor.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family or friends with this simple yet extraordinary dish that captures the essence of Asian cuisine!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup water chestnuts canned rinsed drained sliced finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro plus fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup bread crumbs dry fine
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.8 pound ground pork 
  • 0.8 pound ground veal 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • servings accompaniment: rice white steamed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons asian sesame oil 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F.
  2. Pour milk over bread crumbs in a large bowl and stir until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Add ground meat, egg, water chestnuts, salt, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons oil and mix with your hands until combined well. Shape 3 tablespoons meat mixture into a ball and transfer to a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish. Make more meatballs with remaining mixture, arranging meatballs about 1/2 inch apart in baking dish.
  4. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, stir together lime juice, water, sugar, remaining 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  6. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish. Stir sauce, then drizzle meatballs with 1 tablespoon sauce and sprinkle with cilantro sprigs.
  7. Serve meatballs with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories583kcal
Protein26.95%
Fat47.11%
Carbs25.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.02
Glycemic Load
25.75
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
23.470000101172%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:583.47kcal
29.17%
Fat:30.11g
46.32%
Saturated Fat:10.46g
65.38%
Carbohydrates:37.29g
12.43%
Net Carbohydrates:35.3g
12.84%
Sugar:4.85g
5.38%
Cholesterol:179.3mg
59.77%
Sodium:1743.5mg
75.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.74g
77.49%
Vitamin B3:11.94mg
59.69%
Selenium:40.09µg
57.28%
Vitamin B1:0.81mg
53.77%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.38%
Phosphorus:446.48mg
44.65%
Zinc:5.46mg
36.42%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.99%
Vitamin B12:1.95µg
32.54%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.99%
Vitamin B5:2.44mg
24.44%
Potassium:711.97mg
20.34%
Iron:3.12mg
17.35%
Magnesium:64.75mg
16.19%
Copper:0.29mg
14.72%
Folate:39.36µg
9.84%
Calcium:79.68mg
7.97%
Fiber:1.99g
7.95%
Vitamin K:7.4µg
7.05%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.93%
Vitamin C:3.95mg
4.79%
Vitamin A:236.87IU
4.74%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.79%
Source:Epicurious