Asian Meatballs With Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
photo by jrusk
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
-
24 meatballs
- Serves:
- 24
ingredients
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (green and white parts)
- fresh ginger (2-inch piece peeled and grated or finely chopped)
- 1⁄4 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapepano chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce, such as tamari
- 1⁄3 cup dark soy sauce, such as tamari
- 2 -3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 2 limes (zest and juice of 2 limes)
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
directions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the scallions, half of the ginger, the bell pepper, half of the chile pepper, the garlic, the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, the cilantro leaves and the lime zest. Pulse for 30 seconds, scrape down the bowl and process 1 minute more, or until finely ground. Add the meat and process until well combined, about 30 seconds more. Roll the meat into 24 balls the size of walnuts.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the meatballs and don't move them until they are brown on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn the meatballs and continue to cook, browning them on all sides, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- While the meatballs cook, make the dipping sauce. In a bowl, combine the remaining ginger and chile pepper, the 1/3 cup of soy sauce, the lime juice, the sesame oil, the honey and a splash of water. Taste and adjust the seasoning; if it's too salty, add another drizzle of honey. Place the finished meatballs on a serving platter, with toothpicks on the side. Serve with the spicy lime dipping sauce.
- Note: I've made these without the bell pepper, chile and cilantro and they are still flavorful and delicious.
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