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A bowl of jasmine rice topped with golden brown soy meatballs, sliced cucumbers, and a creamy sesame drizzle.

Rice Bowls with Soy Meatballs & Spicy Sesame Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, dry
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1/4 cup tahin i
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hone y
  • 2 scallions , thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber , sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Rinse and cook the jasmine rice according to standard absorption method instructions.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, egg, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic until fully integrated.
  3. Form the meat mixture into 16 uniform spheres approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  5. Whisk together the tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl, thinning with warm water to reach a pourable consistency.
  6. Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice, meatballs, cucumber slices, and scallions.
  7. Drizzle the spicy sesame sauce over the components and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.