Thai Basil Meatballs

• For the meatballs
• panko breadcrumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• finely chopped green onions2 tablespoons
• finely chopped basil (Thai basil works wonderfully)2 tablespoons
• sriracha asian hot chili sauce↗2 teaspoons
• minced fresh ginger2 teaspoons
• minced garlic2 teaspoons
• fish sauce↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken↗1 lb
• egg whites↗2
• oil, for brushing2 teaspoons

  for brushing

• For the spicy garlic sauce
• soy sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• fish sauce↗2 teaspoons
• sugar↗2 teaspoons
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• tablespoons grated fresh ginger2
• tablespoon minced scallion1
• teaspoons sriracha asian hot chili sauce↗2
• teaspoons cornstarch↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make the sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 minutes, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside.

2. 2

   Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except for the oil with your hands. Roll the mixture into balls roughly 1” in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brush the tops with the oil, and bake them for 12 minutes or until cooked through.

3. 3

   Serve the meatballs with sauce and additional chopped basil and green onion, if desired.