Buddy’s Asian Lemon Turkey Meatballs

1. Prep and or gather all the ingredients (make sure you read all of the instructions before proceeding)

Make Crispy Fried Onions

1. Thinly slice onions (into shoestrings)

2. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F / 175°C. Make sure to use a pot with sides (as opposed to a skillet style pan) so the oil doesn’t boil over when you add the onions).

3. Lightly beat eggs with milk in one bowl and place flour and seasonings in another bowl.

4. Working with a handful of onions at a time, dip in egg mixture and let excess drip off. Then dredge in flour and lightly toss to coat.

5. Place onions in hot oil and cook until golden brown. Remove and place on folded paper towels to absorb oil. Repeat process until all onions are fried.

6. Can be done well in advance and stored in the fridge

Prepare Garlic Rice

1. Place uncooked rice in rice cooker

2. Add minced garlic and 2 crumbled chicken stock cubes

3. Fill cooker with water as per instructions of your cooker

4. Set to cook and prepare the rest of the meal

Make Lemon Sauce

1. Add sesame oil and olive oil in a small sauce pan and set to medium low heat

2. Add garlic and ginger and let cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic and ginger are quite fragrant and golden brown (careful not to burn)

3. Once your garlic and ginger are cooked through, add the red pepper flakes, lemon marmalade and hoisin sauce. Stir constantly until thickened

4. Place in a bowl and keep warm until the Meatballs are done

Make Asian Turkey Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C

2. Line a baking sheet with greased foil or paper. Set aside.

3. Combine milk and breadcrumbs in a small bowl (let rest for 5 minutes)

4. Add turkey mince, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, salt and pepper to a large bowl

5. Add milk-soaked breadcrumbs to the mixture and combine into a homogenous mass (make sure you've mixed it completely)

6. Form into meatballs (size is up to you but I prefer a little bigger than the size of a golf ball) and place on a cookie sheet (they can touch each other)

7. Bake in pre-heated oven for 8-10 minutes and then broil on low for 1-2 minutes. (Watch them carefully during the broiling stage)

8. Prepare the Lemon Sauce

9. When meatballs come out of the oven, let them cool slightly before tossing them in the Lemon Sauce and keep warm

Make Garlic / Ginger Pak Choi

1. Steam or stir fry Pak Choi or baby Bok Choy

2. Prepare starch slurry – add cornstarch to a little hot water and mix to make thickener or ideally Xanthan Gum with a little oil

3. Measure out water, sugar and soy sauce in a bowl, whisk to mix

4. Brown garlic and ginger in small pan

5. Add soy sauce, water, and sugar

6. Stir as it thickens and add water/starch to get the right consistency

To Serve

1. Place rice in a large soup bowl

2. Layer on a serving of meatballs and some sauce (don't overdo it)

3. Add Pak Choi

4. Top with fried onions (optional)