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These Asian style meatballs are the perfect unique party hors d'oeuvres or appetizer! They are served in a quick delicious broth with scallions.

Asian Style Meatballs Hors D'oeuvres

These Asian style meatballs are the perfect unique party hors d’oeuvres or appetizer! They are served in a quick delicious broth with scallions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 meatvalls

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray

For meatballs:

  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 8 ounces bacon finely chopped or ground
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For broth:

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3-4 slices ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For garnish:

  • 3-4 green onions thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Special equipment:

  • Porcelain soup spoon

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. I use my hands to stir the mixture as I find that is the easiest way to make sure it is homogenous. Then use a small spoon to scoop out enough of the mixture to form meatballs that are about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. I find it is easiest to wet my hands a little bit under the faucet before hand; it makes it easier to roll the meatballs into a round shape. Set them aside on prepared baking sheet. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, until beautifully browned.
  3. While meatballs cook, add ingredients for broth to a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain broth and return to pot. Keep warm.
  4. When ready to serve, ladle broth into soup spoons. Place one meatball in each spoon. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Alternatively:

  1. You could also serve this as a meatball soup! Just add some ramen or udon noodles and your favorite Asian veggies and enjoy!