Thai Turkey Meatballs

East Asian, Ground Meat

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz. rice noodles
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 8 oz. ground turkey
  • 1/2 c. whole-wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp. Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped scallions
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 1/4 Lime wedge, for serving

Directions

  1. Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Place in a bowl and toss in the sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot on. Use the Sauté program and set to Normal. While the Instant Pot is heating, combine turkey, bread crumbs, Sriracha, garlic, scallions, and egg into a large bowl. Mix well and shape into 8 meatballs.
  3. Add meatballs to the Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Add the broth, fish sauce & hoisin sauce and a little sriracha then change the setting to Manual and cook on Normal for 5 minutes.
  5. Quick release the pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
  6. Place four of the meatballs and sliced peppers into each bowl with the noodles. Pour over the broth mixture. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedge. Stir in another teaspoon of Sriracha, if desired.