Hoisin-Glazed Cocktail Meatballs

Makes 25 small meatballs

    For the Meatballs

  1. Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 375°F 190°C.
  2. Place all the meatball ingredients into a large mixing bowl and, using your hands, mix together until blended, but don’t overmix.
  3. With wet hands, to keep the meatballs from sticking, form 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon sized meatballs.
  4. Place balls about an inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Do ahead: The meatballs can be frozen before cooking. Put them in the freezer until completely frozen then transfer them into an airtight container or freezer bag.
  6. Bake meatballs until just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes, 30 to 40 minutes if frozen.
  7. For the Glaze

  8. Meanwhile, combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan.
  9. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  10. Set aside and let cool.
  11. Do ahead: The sauce can be made several days in advance and refrigerated. Let site for about 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
  12. To Serve

  13. Brush glaze onto meatballs and top with scallions and sesame seeds.
  14. Serve with extra hoisin glaze on the side for dipping.

Clifton, Emily and Clifton, Matt. "These Hoisin-Glazed Cocktail Meatballs Are Hoi-Sinfully Delicious". Serious Eats. <https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/12/hoisin-glazed-cocktail-meatballs.html>.