Asian-Inspired Pork and Rice Meatballs with Apricot Glaze
Description
A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, these Asian-inspired glazed pork meatballs make a great appetizer that is good warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 pounds ground pork
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1 cup cooked rice
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1/3 cup minced red onion
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1/3 cup diced dried apricots
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1 1/2 cups apricot preserves
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1/3 cup hoisin sauce
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
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2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
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1 medium lime, juiced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2
Combine pork, cooked rice, onion, apricots, vinegar, sesame oil, coriander, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes in a medium mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Form into 24 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
4
Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, melt apricot preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce, ginger, chili-garlic sauce, and lime juice.
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Place meatballs in a serving dish and pour glaze over top. Garnish with cilantro.