Teriyaki turkey meatballs with soba noodles

Name: Teriyaki turkey meatballs with soba noodles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 400 g turkey thigh mince; 4 tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs, white or brown; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 3 tbsp. teriyaki sauce; 1 tbsp. runny honey; 2 tbsp. white sesame seeds; 150 g soba noodles; 150 g sugar snap peas, julienned; juice 1/2 lime, plus extra wedges, to serve; handful coriander leaves

Soba is the Japanese name for buckwheat, which gives the noodles a distinctly nutty flavour.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamUpdated: 21 August 2023

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Meatballs are an easy midweek meal, and we can't get enough of these Thai turkey meatballs with sticky teriyaki sauce. The addition of sugar snap peas, carrots, lime juice, and fresh coriander brings real freshness to the dish.

Any leftover noodles would make a delicious lunchbox feast. Serve cold, or warm in the microwave with a splash of water, until piping hot.

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cal/Serv:

436

Ingredients

400 g
turkey thigh mince
4 Tbsp.
fresh breadcrumbs, white or brown
2
garlic cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
3 Tbsp.
teriyaki sauce
1 Tbsp.
runny honey
2 Tbsp.
white sesame seeds
150 g
soba noodles
150 g
sugar snap peas, julienned
juice 1/2 lime, plus extra wedges, to serve
handful coriander leaves

Directions

1. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, half the garlic and plenty of seasoning in a large bowl. Divide and roll into 20 meatballs (about 20g each).
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and fry, turning regularly, until golden and just cooked through, about 15min. Add remaining garlic, teriyaki sauce, honey and sesame seeds and bubble until sauce has reduced and
the meatballs are coated.
3. Meanwhile, cook the soba noodles in boiling salted water according to packet instructions, adding sugar snaps and carrots
for final 1min of cooking. Drain, then rinse briefly under cold water; drain again. Add noodle mixture to meatball pan and toss to coat. Stir in lime juice, sprinkle with coriander and serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing over.