How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can prepare the meatball mixture and glaze ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight.

Can I substitute ground pork with another meat?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey can be used as a lighter alternative.

How can I make this dish gluten-free?

Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free.

How do I reheat leftovers?

Reheat in a skillet over low heat until warmed through, or use the microwave in 30-second increments.

Honey-Ginger Lao Meatballs with Kaffir Lime Leaves

Name: Honey-Ginger Lao Meatballs with Kaffir Lime Leaves
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 500g ground pork; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1 egg; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Savory Lao meatballs infused with honey, ginger, and kaffir lime

Delight your palate with these aromatic and succulent Lao-style meatballs, featuring a harmonious blend of honey, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves.

1 h 20 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

500g ground pork

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp fresh ginger

minced

4 kaffir lime leaves

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 egg

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tbsp fish sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp white pepper

For the Glaze

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Preparation

Marinating the Meatballs

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, honey, minced ginger, chopped kaffir lime leaves, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, fish sauce, salt, and white pepper.

Ensure all ingredients are well mixed within the meatball mixture to ensure even flavor distribution.

Mix Thoroughly

Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Chill

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Chilling the mixture helps it firm up and makes shaping the meatballs easier.

Preparing the Glaze

Whisk Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil.

Set Aside

Set aside for brushing during cooking.

Cooking Process

Shape Meatballs

Form 1-inch balls from the chilled mixture.

Fry Meatballs

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil, and fry meatballs until golden brown.

Glaze Meatballs

During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush meatballs with the prepared glaze.

Plating & Serving