Thai Turkey Meatballs with sweet chili sauce

Thai Turkey meatballs with sweet chili sauce

Some times when we are planning a girls party or lunch you don't want a heavy dish because we all are always watching our waistlines.  But, we all need and want flavor.  I make these all the time for parties as appetizers and sometimes I make these as a hamburger!  This is a nice and neat way to enjoy these full flavored bites!  No matter how you choose to enjoy these...the salad recipe below is the perfect accompaniment!  These are a MUST MAKE!  ENJOY!

Ingredients:                                                                                     Yields: 32 bite size meatballs

1lb. ground turkey

4 T. grated garlic

1/1/2 T. grated fresh ginger

1/2 t. chilie garlic sauce

1T. soy sauce

1 scallion chopped fine

1T. cornstarch

1t.  sesame oil

1T. brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup of sweet chilie sauce

optional sesame seeds white and black for garnish

Mix all ingredients together in medium mixing bowl except for the soy sauce and the cornstarch...mix those together in a small bowl with a whisk then add to the remaining ingredients. Form into small bite size balls and put onto a greased cookie sheet with sides to collect the grease.  Bake on 350 until done...about 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown on the outside.  Roll into sesame seeds mixed together for a finishing touch.  If the seeds won't stick, put a little oil on your hands and rub the meatball and then roll them!  ENJOY.

If you make a salad to put the meatballs on here are the ingredients I used:

Salad:

Bibb lettuce

Bean sprouts

Match stick carrots

Julienne Red Pepper

chopped green onion

bamboo shoots

water chestnuts

snow peas sliced in a julienne style

Toss and serve with dressing below with meatballs on top of the salad with sweet chili sauce as a condiment to put on the meatballs for some sweet heat!

Dressing for salad:

2 T.  rice wine vinegar

1t.  minced garlic

1t. minced ginger

1t. toasted sesame oil

1/2 c. canola oil

1T.. brown sugar

1 t. soy sauce

2 T. ponzu sauce

juice of 1/2 lime

1 T. chopped cilantro ( optional, sub parsley if not)

* Mix above ingredients all together except for the canola oil...then whisk in the canola oil slowly and refrigerate for 20 minutes to come together.  If you can it would be best to make an hour in advance. Serve and Enjoy!