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Asian Meatball Bowls, Sacha Served What

Asian Meatball Bowls

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

For the Coconut Lime Rice:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • Zest and Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional

For the Quick Pickled Chilies:

  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 red long chili pepper cut into thin rounds

For the Bowls:

  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 medium-sized carrots peeled
  • Coconut Lime Rice recipe above
  • Asian Meatballs recipe above
  • 8 tablespoons edamame beans
  • 1 Persian cucumber cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • Quick Pickled Chilies recipe above
  • Fresh herbs for garnish such as basil, mint, or scallions

Instructions
 

For the Meatballs:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, 3 cloves of garlic, ½ teaspoon of ginger, breadcrumbs, scallions, basil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Do not over mix.
  • Take a 1 ½ inch diameter cookie scoop and scoop the meatball mixture into balls. Place them onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and roll into perfect spheres.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the rest of the garlic, ginger, soy sauce and fish sauce. Add the rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, Sriracha, honey, ketchup, and pineapple juice.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and the avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and sear until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip each one over and cook for one minute, then turn the heat down to medium-low and add the soy sauce mixture. Cook for 6 minutes, then add the corn starch mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute, then turn off the heat.

For the Coconut Lime Rice:

  • Place the jasmine rice into a mesh sieve and run under cold water until the water runs clean.
  • In a medium-sized pot, combine the coconut milk, stock, zest and juice from 1 lime, and the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, add the washed rice, cover and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes, turn off the heat, and let sit, covered for an additional 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid the entire time.
  • After the 10 minutes of resting, take off the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add in the cilantro, if using. Taste and add more salt, if necessary.

For the Quick Pickled Chilies:

  • In a small pot, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let cool completely.

For the Bowls:

  • In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Let cool on paper towels.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for about 2 minutes until golden. Set aside in a small pinch bowl.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, take the carrots and firmly peel strips of carrot from the bottom to the top, until all of the carrot has been used. Set aside.
  • Divide the rice, meatballs, and sauce between 4 bowls, spooning the meatballs and sauce over a portion of the rice. Divide the edamame, cucumber, cabbage, carrots, chilies and mushrooms between the 4 bowls. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and fresh herbs on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Meatballs Storage: The meatballs and sauce can be made and stored in the refrigerator  for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave, or place them into a pot and reheat over medium heat until warmed through. 
Coconut Lime Rice: The rice can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, however it tastes best when served right away. Reheat in a microwave or in a 350°F oven, until warmed through. 
Quick Pickled Chilies: The chilies can be made a stored in an airtight container with the pickling liquid for up to 1 month. 
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