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Teriyaki Meatball Traybake with Pak Choi

Soft turkey meatballs glazed in sticky teriyaki sauce, roasted with pak choi and served over rice.

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  • Time45 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.71 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Mix the turkey, egg, spring onions, half the ginger and garlic and the breadcrumbs with a pinch of pepper. Roll into 20 balls.

  2. 2

    Bake the meatballs on a lined tray for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Meanwhile, stir the tamari, maple syrup, vinegar, cornflour, the rest of the ginger and garlic and 100 ml water in a small pan. Heat for 2 minutes until it thickens and turns glossy.

    2 min
  4. 4

    Pour the sauce over the meatballs, turn to coat, and add the pak choi cut side down to the tray.

  5. 5

    Bake for 10 minutes more until the meatballs are cooked through with no pink and the pak choi is wilted.

    10 min
  6. 6

    Meanwhile cook the rice. Serve topped with sesame seeds.

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