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Quick Asian Meatballs (Koftas) with Food Processor Hack

Asian Meatballs, Koftas, 10-Minute Meals, Food Processor Hacks, Steamed/Pan-seared Meatballs

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Quick Asian Meatballs (Koftas) with Food Processor Hack

Asian Meatballs, Koftas, 10-Minute Meals, Food Processor Hacks, Steamed/Pan-seared Meatballs

PREP TIME 10 min
COOK TIME 12 min
TOTAL TIME 22 min
Servings / Yield 4 Servings (approx. 16-20 meatballs)
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • Asian Koftas: 500g Ground Chicken/Turkey/Beef, 3 Green onion stalks
    (scallions), 2 Garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated), 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tsp Sesame oil, 1 tbsp Cornstarch, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Black pepper.

  • Serving & Garnish: Steamed Bok Choy, 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds, Crispy shallots / fried garlic, Soy-sesame dipping sauce.

Method

  1. 01

    Food Processor Hack: Pulse garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in food processor until finely chopped.
  2. 02

    Meat Mixture: Add ground meat and pulse briefly for 10-15 seconds until combined into a smooth paste.
  3. 03

    Shape: Lightly oil hands and shape into oval koftas.
  4. 04

    Cook: Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes OR pan-sear in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. 05

    Serve: Arrange over steamed Bok Choy, top with toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions, and serve with dipping sauce.

Step by step

Clear process images displayed in the same order as the method.

Pulse garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in food processor until finely chopped. 1
Food Processor Hack:

Pulse garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in food processor until finely chopped.

Add ground meat and pulse briefly for 10-15 seconds until combined into a smooth paste. 2
Meat Mixture:

Add ground meat and pulse briefly for 10-15 seconds until combined into a smooth paste.

Lightly oil hands and shape into oval koftas. 3
Shape:

Lightly oil hands and shape into oval koftas.

Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes OR pan-sear in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil for 3-4 minutes per side. 4
Cook:

Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes OR pan-sear in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil for 3-4 minutes per side.

Arrange over steamed Bok Choy, top with toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions, and serve with dipping sauce. 5
Serve:

Arrange over steamed Bok Choy, top with toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions, and serve with dipping sauce.

Yaniv's Tip

Use room-temperature eggs and do not open the oven during the first stage of baking.

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