15-Minute Asian Sweet and Tangy Glazed Meatballs
Frozen meatballs baked and simmered in a savory-sweet sauce combining hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sriracha. Quick enough for appetizers, substantial enough as a main course served over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh parsley for color and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (30 count) frozen meatballshomemade meatballs1:1meat
cook from raw per meatball recipe; adds time
- ⅝ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds(optional)
- fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bake the meatballs according to package directions.
- 2
While meatballs bake, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sriracha in a large deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Remove meatballs from oven and add to the pan, gently rolling to coat with sauce.
- 5
Simmer meatballs on low for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
For appetizers, serve on a platter with toothpicks and optional sauce for dipping.
- 7
For a meal, serve meatballs in a bowl with sauce, alongside rice and vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley.
Tips
Use a non-stick deep frying pan to prevent sauce sticking and ease meatball rolling.
Stir occasionally during simmering to ensure even sauce coating.
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 3 days. Reheat gently in pan over low heat with a splash of water if sauce thickens.
Prepare sauce up to 1 day ahead. Add baked meatballs and simmer just before serving.
As appetizer with toothpicks and dipping sauce. As main course with steamed rice and stir-fried or roasted vegetables.
Common Mistakes
Do not overheat the sauce initially; a low simmer prevents burning and reduces too quickly.
Do not skip the initial sauce cooking before adding meatballs; this develops flavor.
Do not stir vigorously; gentle rolling prevents meatball breakage.
Substitutions
cook from raw per meatball recipe; adds time