Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs
For the sauce
1/4 cup tamari
1 tablespoon cool water
1 teaspoon corn starch or arrowroot powder
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Pinch cayenne
For the meatballs
1 pound ground turkey
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
Cooking spray
Sesame seeds for garnish
- Heat oven to 350°F. Combine meatball ingredients and shape into walnut sized balls. Place on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, add the tamari and water to a small saucepan. Add in the cornstarch and ginger and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients and cook, over low heat, until mixture thickens.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with glaze and sprinkled with sesame seeds.