Description
Delicious and savory Teriyaki Meatballs made with ground beef and fresh vegetables, coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce. These deep-fried meatballs are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for a delightful Asian-inspired appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 250 g Ground Beef (or any variety you prefer)
- 1/2 Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 Carrot (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger
- 1/2 Egg
- 1 tbsp Sake
- 1 tbsp Potato Starch
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
- 15 ml Oil for deep frying
Garnish
- 5 cm white part of scallions (or 2 inch), scored and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp White sesame seeds
Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Sake
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Prepare Scallions: Score the white part of the scallion, flatten it out, and slice it thinly. Set it aside in cold water to keep it crisp.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: Combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, carrot, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, half an egg, sake, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Take a small chunk of the meat mixture in one hand, squeeze it out, and use a spoon in the other hand to scoop and shape into round meatballs.
- Repeat Shaping: Continue shaping the remaining meat mixture into uniform small meatballs.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a pan to 170°C (338°F), suitable for deep frying.
- Deep Fry Meatballs: Carefully add the meatballs into the hot oil. Fry until they turn golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Remove and Drain: Remove the fried meatballs from the oil and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small pan, mix together soy sauce, sake, sugar, mirin, and water. Heat the mixture until it thickens slightly to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Coat Meatballs: Add the deep-fried meatballs into the teriyaki sauce and gently toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Turn off the heat, transfer the meatballs to a shallow bowl, drain water from the scallions, sprinkle white sesame seeds over the top, and garnish with the sliced scallions for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature at 170°C for perfect deep frying without sogginess.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground pork, chicken, or turkey according to preference.
- If potato starch is unavailable, cornstarch can be used as a thickening agent in the meat mixture.
- Ensure the teriyaki sauce reduces to a slightly thickened consistency for better coating of meatballs.
- Serve the meatballs hot for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: teriyaki meatballs, deep fried meatballs, Japanese meatballs, appetizer, ground beef recipe, easy Asian recipe, homemade teriyaki sauce
