Spicy Sriracha Meatballs with Sesame (Printable)
Bold Sriracha-glazed meatballs topped with toasted sesame seeds. An easy Asian-inspired main dish bursting with savory, spicy flavor.
# What's Needed:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lbs ground pork or beef
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2.1 oz breadcrumbs
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Glaze
11 - 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons honey
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 spring onions, sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped spring onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain tender texture.
03 - Dampen hands with water and shape mixture into 20-24 small meatballs. Arrange uniformly on the prepared baking tray.
04 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine Sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until sauce slightly thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
06 - Remove cooked meatballs from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour prepared glaze over meatballs and toss until evenly coated.
07 - Arrange glazed meatballs on a serving platter. Top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The balance of sweet honey against the sriracha heat creates this addictive flavor that keeps everyone reaching for just one more.
- These meatballs work equally well as a casual party appetizer or a satisfying dinner over rice when youre craving something with bold flavor.
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture will result in tough, dense meatballs, so mix just until combined then stop.
- The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools, so remove it from heat when it's slightly thinner than you want the final consistency to be.
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden for dramatically improved flavor before sprinkling them over the finished meatballs.
- Let the meat mixture rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping if time allows, as this helps the flavors meld and makes the meatballs easier to form.