Asian-Inspired Pork and Rice Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, these meatballs and glaze make a great appetizer that is good warm or at room temperature.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 meatballs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Meatballs:

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground pork

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • cup minced red onion

  • cup diced dried apricots

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups apricot preserves

  • cup hoisin sauce

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce

  • 1 medium lime, juiced

  • 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.

  3. 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.

  6. Place meatballs in a serving dish and pour glaze over top. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251 Calories
8g Fat
36g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 386mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.