Sticky Sriracha Meatballs - sesame oil

Method

• Note you will also need a large rimmed baking sheet and parchment paper to cover the pan.
• You may also want toothpicks for serving.
• For the meatballs: Preheat oven to 400 F. Line the large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a skillet, heat the sesame oil on medium-low heat.
• Add the minced garlic to the skillet and saute until garlic is fragrant.
• Be careful not to burnsesame oil smells and tastes foul when overheated.
• Once fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
• Prepare the rest of the meatball ingredients.
• Place the ground turkey in a large bowl and add the garlic, bread crumbs, beaten egg and minced ginger.
• Mix with your hands until well combined.
• With a tablespoon measure, scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon worth of meat, roll into a ball, and place on the parchment lined tray.
• Repeat until you have no meat mixture left.
• Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
• For the sauce: Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a skillet on medium-low heat and whisk until combined.
• Do a taste test and adjust heat to your preference.
• Keep over the heat while meatballs continue to cook.
• When the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven.
• Carefully place them into the skillet of sauce and stir them around until all meatballs are coated in their entirety.
• Plate the meatballs and sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions over them.
• Stick a toothpick into each meatball.
• Allow meatballs to cool for approximately 5 minutes before serving.