Korean Meatballs

Try this tempting new take on the meatball – it has an Asian-inspired flavor due to the sesame seeds & soy sauce! Use chopsticks for fun, too!

Korean Meatballs

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground chicken 500g
2 Tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce 30 mL
1/4 tsp pepper 1 mL
1 clove garlic, minced 1
2 green onions, chopped 2
1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 15 mL
1/2 cup all purpose flour 125 mL
1 egg, beaten 1
1 Tbsp water 15 mL
2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, green onion and sesame seeds. Mix well. Shape mixture into small balls, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.

2. In a small bowl, mix egg and water. Dredge each meatball in flour, dip in the egg and water mixture, and again in the flour.

3. In a heavy frying pan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook thoroughly. Serve with a favorite dipping sauce.

Yield: 4-6 servings.

*Recipe and image courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.*