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Korean-Glazed Pork Meatballs

Korean-Glazed Pork Meatballs

with Garlic Rice & Sesame Greens
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 11, 2025
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Calories
666 kcal
Protein
35.4g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

sachet

Mixed Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Soy)

1 packet

Crispy Shallots

1 packet

Green beans

1 packet

Sweet Chilli Sauce

1 packet

Fine Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; )

250 g

Pork Mince

1 packet

Basmati Rice

1 sachet

Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Soy)

2

Garlic

1

Asian Greens

1 packet

Korean Sauce

1

Lemon

Calories666 kcal
Energy (kJ)2790 kJ
Fat18.2 g
of which saturates7 g
Carbohydrate86.5 g
of which sugars11.5 g
Dietary Fibre4.7 g
Protein35.4 g
Sodium315 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

Finely chop the garlic. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil over a medium heat. Cook 1/2 the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the basmati rice, the water and a generous pinch of salt, stir, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!

2

While the rice is cooking, roughly chop the Asian greens. Trim and halve the green beans. Slice the lemon into wedges. In a large bowl, combine the pork mince, fine breadcrumbs, the egg, remaining garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of the pork mixture into small meatballs. Transfer to a plate. You should get 4-5 meatballs per person.

3

Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the green beans, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the Asian greens and sesame seeds and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

4

Wipe out the frying pan, then return to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).

5

Remove the pan from the heat, then add the sweet chilli sauce, Korean sauce, soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice, then toss the meatballs until coated and the sauce is slightly reduced, 1 minute. Season to taste. TIP: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to loosen.

6

Divide the garlic rice and sesame veggies between bowls. Top with the Korean-glazed pork meatballs and spoon over any remaining sauce from the pan. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Garnish with the crispy shallots. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The Korean glaze and sauce received high praise, with many finding it delicious and restaurant-quality.
  • Ease of prep: Several found this dish easy to prepare, though some suggested making smaller meatballs for better results.
  • Suggestions: Consider using less sweet chilli sauce for a milder heat; try steaming the vegetables for a different texture.
  • Next-day meals: Some found the Asian greens less fresh after a few days; consider using them earlier in the week.
AI-generated from customer reviews