Description
Sizzling korean bbq meatballs dance with bold Korean flavors in this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Zesty spicy mayo complements succulent meat, promising a delectable journey through Korean culinary traditions you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) ground beef
- 1 lb (500g) ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
- Sesame seeds
- Additional chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal meatball roasting.
- Mixture Creation: Tenderly amalgamate ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel until ingredients harmoniously integrate.
- Meatball Formation: Craft uniform 1 1/2-inch spherical morsels, strategically positioning them on the prepared baking sheet with modest intervals between each.
- Roasting Process: Dispatch meatballs into the preheated oven, transforming them for 15-18 minutes until they reach a safe internal temperature of 165F/74C.
- Glaze Development: Orchestrate the Korean BBQ glaze by merging soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a saucepan, gently simmering the concoction.
- Sauce Refinement: For enhanced viscosity, introduce a cornstarch slurry and continue culinary manipulation for 1-2 minutes until the sauce achieves desired consistency, then retire from heat.
- Glazing Technique: Enrobe the fully cooked meatballs comprehensively in the meticulously crafted Korean BBQ glaze, ensuring uniform sauce distribution.
- Spicy Mayo Composition: Whisk mayonnaise, Sriracha or gochujang, lime juice, and optional honey into a silky, well-integrated dipping nectar.
- Presentation: Arrange glazed meatballs on an elegant platter, adorning with toasted sesame seeds and delicately chopped green onions for visual and flavor complexity.
- Serving Suggestion: Position meatballs alongside the fiery mayo dip, inviting guests to customize their culinary experience with complementary flavor profiles.
Notes
- Meat Mixing Mastery: Gently mix ingredients to prevent dense, tough meatballs; overmixing can lead to rubbery texture.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm meatballs reach 165F/74C, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Glaze Coating Technique: Apply glaze immediately after cooking for maximum flavor absorption and glossy appearance.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust Sriracha or gochujang quantity in spicy mayo to suit individual spice preferences, making the dish adaptable for different palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg