Asian Turkey Meatball Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 5 tsp rice vinegar, distilled

• 3 1/2 tsp sesame oil, divided

• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

• 2 tsp soy sauce, less sodium or Bragg's Aminos

• Rice bran oil or 1 spray cooking oil

• 12 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry

• 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks* (optional)

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped* (optional)

Instructions

• In a small bowl whisk together fish sauce, 3 tsp of rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and red pepper flakes for the dressing; set aside at room temperature.

• In a large bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, ginger, 3 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp rice vinegar and soy sauce. Form mixture into 24 (2") meatballs. I find if I use a teaspoon to scoop the meat mixture it makes the right size.

• Lightly coat a skillet with rice bran oil and heat to medium-high. Add meatballs in two batches to cook, turning often until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes each batch.

• Lay 3 lettuce leaves on each plate. Place 2 meatballs on top of each lettuce leaf. (Option: Top with chopped cucumber and mint leaves.) Drizzle with dressing or dip in a separate small bowl for each person.

• Serve and Enjoy! Makes 4 servings, 6 meatballs.