Lunar New Year | Asian Meatballs + Saucy Noodles

Lunar New Year is one of my favorite times to celebrate. For most of us, it’s a random occasion to celebrate something really fun. It’s an unexpected reason to invite people over too. For ours this year I’m making something super familiar - because there’s no better way to get kids to try food than to make it look like something super familiar - Noodles + Meatballs!

These Asian influenced meatballs are basically the filling of a potsticker. It’s so ridiculously delicious. I am addicted to these meatballs. Served on top of soba noodles or rice noodles, they are an easy weeknight dinner.

AND one that kids will eat!

ASIAN MEATBALLS + SAUCY NOODLES

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix completely.  I use my hands but you can use a wooden spoon if you’re squeamish. 

STEP 2

Form meatballs into rounds and pop them on a baking sheet.  Bake 15 minutes until they are cooked through (no more pink on the inside)

STEP 3

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

In a small bowl combine remaining soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.  

STEP 4

Cook the noodles to the package directions.  Drain and toss with the honey/ soy sauce mixture.

STEP 5

Serve noodles with hot meatballs on top.  Sprinkle with chopped green onions and extra sriracha. 

2 lb ground pork

2 eggs

2 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons freshly ground ginger

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 scallions, chopped

1 carrot, grated

1/2 zucchini grated

1/2 jalapeno, grated

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

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