Ingredients
2 lb. ground pork
1 green onion, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. sambal olek or chili garlic sauce
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Green leaf lettuce, for serving (optional)
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 450°. Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine pork, green onion, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, and egg. Using damp hands, form mixture into 1 1/2"meatballs. Step 2Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange meatballs about an inch apart on tray. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Step 3Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, sambal olek or chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Step 4Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and sprinkle with green onion. Serve with dipping sauce, with lettuce leaves on the side if desired.
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