Sesame Piggy Bumps W Apricot Sauce

Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Sesame Piggy Bumps with Apricot Sauce! Featuring savory ground pork meatballs coated in crunchy white sesame seeds, this recipe combines bold flavors and an irresistible texture. Infused with garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, these baked delights are perfectly paired with a tangy-sweet apricot dipping sauce that gets a subtle kick from crushed red pepper flakes. Ideal for parties, game nights, or family dinners, these golden meatballs are baked to perfection for a healthier spin on traditional fried appetizers. Quick to prepare and bursting with umami goodness, this dish is sure to leave your guests craving more.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 50 grams Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 75 grams White sesame seeds
• 120 grams Apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.

Step 2

Finely chop the green onions, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the pork mixture and roll it into a small ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Step 5

Place the white sesame seeds into a shallow bowl. Roll each meatball in the sesame seeds to coat them evenly, then place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden and fully cooked (internal temperature of 73°C or 165°F).

Step 7

While the meatballs bake, prepare the apricot sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, rice vinegar, water, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 8

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes smooth. Remove it from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 9

Once baked, remove the sesame-coated meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.

Step 10

Serve the sesame piggy bumps warm with the apricot sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2651.3

Total Fat 165.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 669.5mg	0%
Sodium 2972.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 70.7g
Protein 160.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 947.2mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 546.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 19.7%