Make flavorful Asian-spiced pork meatballs with ginger, tamari, and sesame for a perfect party appetizer or delicious meal with rice.
By Carmen Sturdy
Each meatball in this recipe is packed full of flavour with crunchy ginger, spring onions, garlic, mint, coriander and pieces of shredded carrot. Using only 2 tablespoons of almond flour ensures the meatballs remain juicy and tender and won’t dry out, even if you accidentally let them bake for a few minutes too long. Brushing the meatballs with sauce half way through baking not only enhances the flavour but also gives them a beautiful golden glaze and helps the sesame seeds stick to the sides.
The slightly sweet sauce can be served alongside the meatballs for dipping at a cocktail party, or poured over the meatballs and served with cauliflower rice as a hearty dinner. These meatballs are incredibly easy to make and require less than 20 minutes to prepare. I recommend making an extra batch to store in the freezer as these are great to have on hand for unexpected guests or an impromptu pot luck. 
Ginger Sesame Meatballs
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Flavorful Asian-spiced pork meatballs with a gingery sesame sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal with rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs (454 g) ground pork
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) grated carrot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) chopped spring onions
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp coriandor
- 1 tbsp mint
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) sesame oil
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp corandor
- 2 tbsp mint
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- In a blender, combine sesame oil, tamari, honey, and lime juice. Blend until well combined. Add coriander and mint; pulse until shredded. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix with your hands until well combined. Roll into 20-24, 1-tablespoon-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Brush meatballs with sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Before serving, brush meatballs with sauce again. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Serve remaining sauce for dipping.
Notes
- To prevent the meatballs from becoming dense, handle the meat mixture gently and avoid overmixing.
- For a richer flavor, marinate the ground pork in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 30 minutes before forming the meatballs.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of flour should I use in the Ginger Sesame Meatballs?
You should use almond flour, as the recipe calls for just 2 tablespoons to keep the meatballs juicy and tender.
How often should I brush the meatballs with sauce while baking?
Brush the meatballs with sauce halfway through baking to enhance the flavor and help the sesame seeds stick.
What kind of rice pairs well with the Ginger Sesame Meatballs?
Cauliflower rice is recommended as a hearty side to serve with the meatballs.
