Asian Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 0.5 cups minced cilantro
• 0.5 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 2 scallions , minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Make the meatballs: Combine turkey, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, scallions, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a large bowl. Gently mix with your hands until combined. Roll tablespoon-sized scoops between your palms to form meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

4. 4

   While the meatballs are cooking, make the dipping sauce: Smash ginger with the heavy side of a knife and place into a small pot. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Fish out ginger and pour sauce into small cups for serving.

5. 5

   Serve meatballs alongside sauce, with toothpicks for dipping.