Ingredients :
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup bread crumbs or panko or rolled oats
- 2/3 cup onion minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- For serving:
- cooked rice
- steamed brccoli
- thinly sliced scallions
- sesame seeds
Directions :
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, water, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer.
- To make the cornstarch slurry, remove 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce to a small bowl and whisk in cornstarch. Return to the saucepan and continue simmering until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes (you should have 1 cup sauce). Remove from heat and cool to room temperature while preparing the meatballs.
- To make the meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Coat a wire rack with nonstick spray and set on prepared baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Using a strong spatula or your hands (I like to wear latex gloves), mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (you should have around 48 total).
- Arrange meatballs on rack, brush with oil, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with half the teriyaki sauce (about 1 cup sauce).
- Return to oven and bake until the sauce is sticky and the meatballs have reached 165 degrees on an internal thermometer for 15 seconds, about 5 to 10 minutes longer. remaining teriyaki sauce on the side
- To serve, build a bowl with cooked rice, steamed broccoli, and Teriyaki Meatballs. Drizzle with reserved teriyaki sauce and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
