05/01/2020
Meatballs with hoisin sauce and whiskey glaze
Canolainfo.org
Hoisin sauce, also called Chinese barbecue sauce, adds a lot of flavor and helps thicken this Asian-inspired frosting.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz. Ground turkey meat 250 g
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 75 mL
- 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped (with its green and white parts) 75 mL
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (with seeds)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp. 1 mL coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. canola oil 30 mL
- glazed
- 2 tbsp. of hoisin sauce 30 mL
- 2 tbsp. Bourbon or Canadian whiskey 30 mL
- 2 tsp. 10 mL brown sugar calorie-free sweetener mix packs
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, oatmeal, onion, jalapeño, whites, pepper, and 1 tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil and form 24 small meatballs (approx. 1 tbsp / 15 mL each).
- 2. Heat 1 tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs 6 minutes or until center is no longer pink, turning frequently.
- 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the hoisin sauce, Bourbon, and calorie-free sweetener.
- 4. Pour the hoisin mixture over the meatballs in the pan and cook 15 seconds, stirring gently until well coated. Serve them with wooden chopsticks.
- Cook’s Note: For more control, use two utensils, such as a fork and spoon, to easily flip the meatballs.
YIELDS
6 servings
PORTION SIZE
4 meatballs
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
Per portion
Calories 150
Total fat 6 g
Saturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 12 g
Sodium 125 mg
Potassium 36 mg
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