Description

Firecracker Meatballs served with flavorful Coconut Rice and crispy green beans offer a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 Tablespoon sesame oil

2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

1 cup Jasmine rice

1 cup full fat coconut milk

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 lb ground beef

4 scallions

2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

4 cloves minced garlic

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 lb fresh green beans

1/4 cup Mayo

1/4 cup sour cream

2 Tablespoons Sriracha

3 Tablespoons coconut aminos

1 Tablespoon Honey

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Red chili flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast until golden.
Add the rinsed Jasmine rice to the pot, stirring to coat in oil. Pour in coconut milk and water, then bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
In a large bowl, combine panko, milk, ground beef, 2 sliced scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
While the meatballs are baking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and sauté until tender-crisp.
For the firecracker sauce, whisk together mayo, sour cream, Sriracha, coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes in a bowl.
Serve the meatballs over coconut rice, with sautéed green beans on the side and the firecracker sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

For a spicy kick, adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce according to your preference. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: Asian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 250
Protein: 3g

Keywords: Firecracker Meatballs, Coconut Rice, Meatball Recipe, Easy Dinner, Asian-Inspired