Beyond Meat Thai Meatball Bowl
These super easy and delicious plant-based meatballs, cook just like ground beef. Ten minutes in the air-fryer produces a super juicy centre surrounded by perfectly crispy edges. Then simmered until coated with this sweet, spicy, sticky glaze. Before being served over a selection vegetables and grains for a delicious plant-based meal.
Ingredients
- 340 g Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground
- 2 tablespoons chickpea liquid
- 1 tablespoon Thai Green Curry Paste
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Drizzle of oil to lightly coat the balls olive oil, canola, avocado, etc.
Thai Chili Sauce
- ¾ cup water
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon Thai sweet chilli sauce
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 Thai chillies chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the chickpea liquid with curry paste. Add in onion, garlic, ginger, and bread crumbs, stir to combine. Add in the Beyond Meat Plant-Based Ground and mix until incorporated.
- Form mixture into 12 to 14 balls (approximately 1 oz./30 g each). Lightly coat the balls with oil, and reform into balls to ensure an even coating of oil. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air-fryer to 400°F. Place the balls in the air-fryer leaving space between them for air circulation. Cook for 10 minutes*, shaking the baskets twice during the cook to ensure even browning.
- Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- *Cooking time may vary based on individual air-fryers.
Thai Chili Sauce
- Add the cornstarch into the water and stir to combine.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Then add all the ingredients into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add the meatballs and cook until the sauce has reduced and glazed the meatballs (5 to 8 minutes).
- Serve over your favourite selection of vegetables and grains. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional) and enjoy.
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