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Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce

These Asian meatballs with sesame lime dipping sauce offer a vibrant twist on a classic comfort food. Combining succulent minced pork and veal with the crunch of water chestnuts and the aromatic citrus notes of fresh coriander, each bite delivers a sophisticated balance of textures and flavours. The meatballs are oven-baked at a high temperature to ensure a juicy interior and a lightly carmelsied finish, making them a nutritious choice for a midweek meal.

As a high-protein dish, this recipe is both satisfying and versatile, fitting perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. The zesty dipping sauce, enriched with toasted sesame oil and tangy lime, cuts through the richness of the meat beautifully. Serve these meatballs over a bed of fluffy steamed white rice for a wholesome, homemade dinner that is sure to become a family favourite.

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Ingredients for Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce

  • 60ml whole milk

  • 60ml fine dry bread crumbs

  • 350g pork mince

  • 350g ground veal

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 120ml canned sliced water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and finely chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander plus 1/4 cup sprigs

  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander sprigs

  • 80ml soy sauce

  • 20ml Asian sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • Accompaniment: steamed white rice

How to make Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 260°C.

Pour milk over bread crumbs in a large bowl and stir until liquid is absorbed. Add mince, egg, water chestnuts, salt, chopped coriander, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons oil and mix with your hands until combined well. Shape 45ml meat mixture into a ball and transfer to a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish. Make more meatballs with remaining mixture, arranging meatballs about 1/2 inch apart in baking dish. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir together lime juice, water, sugar, remaining 60ml soy sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.

Transfer meatballs to a serving dish. Stir sauce, then drizzle meatballs with 1 tablespoon sauce and sprinkle with coriander sprigs.

Serve meatballs with remaining sauce.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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