Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatball Stir-Fry

Name: Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatball Stir-Fry
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 5 tbsp water, divided; 1 small orange, juiced; ½ cup teriyaki sauce; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 ½ tsp minced ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 24 cooked Classic Meatballs; 2 sliced fresh pineapple rings; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup fresh pea pods, halved; 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned; 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch strips; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch strips; ½ tsp kosher salt; Green onions, cut lengthwise into thin strips; for garnish

A base of white rice is topped with meatballs, peppers, pea pods, carrots, green onions, teriyaki sauce and seasoned rice wine vinegar.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice
1 tbsp cornstarch
5 tbsp water, divided
1 small orange, juiced
½ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 ½ tsp minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 cooked Classic Meatballs
2 sliced fresh pineapple rings
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup fresh pea pods, halved
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch strips
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch strips
½ tsp kosher salt
Green onions, cut lengthwise into thin strips; for garnish

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until dissolved; set aside. In a large saucepan, whisk together orange juice, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, remaining 4 tablespoons water, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir cornstarch mixture, then stir into teriyaki mixture. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add meatballs to teriyaki mixture. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
In a large cast-iron skillet, cook pineapple rings for 6 to 10 minutes or until slightly charred, turning halfway through. Transfer to a cutting board; cut into small pieces. Set pineapple aside.
Heat vegetable oil in the cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pea pods, carrots and yellow and red bell pepper strips; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt.
To serve, divide rice among 4 serving bowls. If desired, thread 3 meatballs onto each of 8 small bamboo skewers. Top rice with pineapple pieces, stir-fried vegetables and meatballs. Spoon teriyaki sauce over each serving. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Associated Recipes

Classic Meatballs

Standard meatballs are made with a combination of meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, milk, salt and pepper. They can be served as appetizers or the star attraction.