Chinese-Style Meatballs With Noodles Snd Bang Bang Sauce represent a delightful fusion of flavors and culinary techniques that highlight the versatility and global influence of Asian cuisine.
This dish combines the savory depth of Chinese cooking with a modern twist, making it both approachable and exciting for home cooks.
Chinese cuisine is renowned for its diverse flavors, ingredients, and cooking methods. It emphasizes the balance of sweet, sour, bitter, and umami tastes, often using ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to create depth. As with this Spicy Glass Noodles With Ground Pork.
Chinese-style meatballs, known as “lion’s head” in traditional cuisine, are typically made with pork and flavored with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. They embody the essence of Chinese cooking: flavorful, aromatic, and comforting. Like these Tsukune – Japanese-Style Chicken Meatballs.
The flavor profile of Chinese-style meatballs with noodles and bang bang sauce is a symphony of taste sensations.
Savory and Umami
The meatballs are seasoned with soy sauce, which provide a rich, umami base. While ginger and garlic add warmth and depth. Green onions contribute a fresh, aromatic note.
Creamy and Spicy
The bang bang sauce, a fusion creation, combines mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
This results in a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce that enhances the meatballs and noodles.
Simplicity of Cooking
One of the most appealing aspects of this dish is its simplicity. It requires minimal ingredients, like this Apricot Cardamom Pork Meatballs, and straightforward preparation, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels.
Chinese-Style Meatballs With Noodles And Bang Bang Sauce offer a delicious exploration of culinary fusion, combining traditional Chinese flavors with a modern twist.
By bringing together the savory essence of Chinese cooking and the creamy spice of bang bang sauce, this dish exemplifies how global influences can create new and exciting culinary experiences.
Whether you’re preparing a weeknight meal or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress with its bold flavors and comforting appeal. Just like this Chicken Yaki Udon Noodles Stir-Fry.
Baby Bok Choy
Baby bok choy is a popular leafy green vegetable in Asian cuisine. The vegetables flavor is not overpowering, but rather has a mild, slightly sweet taste.
The stalks of baby bok choy are crisp and juicy, providing a refreshing bite similar to celery.
The leaves of baby bok choy can have a hint of peppery bitterness, akin to other cruciferous vegetables like kale or Brussels sprouts. This adds a subtle complexity to the dish.
When cooked, baby bok choy can develop a slight nutty undertone, especially when stir-fried or sautéed with garlic or sesame oil.
Chinese-Style Meatballs With Noodles And Bang Bang Sauce
For The Chicken Meatballs
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Noodles
8 ounces rice noodles * See Cook’s Notes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups baby bok choy
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Fresh cilantro for garnishing
Cook’s Notes
The noodles can be any type you have on hand, such as lo mein or udon, or even spaghetti.
They are quickly boiled and tossed with a touch of sesame oil for added flavor.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less sriracha according to your preference.
Cook the Noodles
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss them with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
Stir-fry the Vegetables
In a large pan or wok, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Stir in the soy sauce.
Combine Everything
Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the bok choy, bang bang sauce and toss to combine.
Gently toss everything together until well coated. Layer chicken meatballs over noodle mixture and garnish with cilantro.
Divide the noodles and meatballs into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.
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Saving this one Randy, thank you!
After I made the Bang Bang Chicken – I had some rice noodles in the pantry and ground chicken in the freezer and I thought why not turn the Bang Bang into a noodle dish. Let us know what you think after you make 🤓👍🏼🍻
Great idea!