eCook Meal
Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs
with charred broccoli florets
An Italian-inspired meat dish gets umami-fied with Asian ingredients. A fusion of garlic, ginger, NOMU Oriental Rub & chicken mince is rolled into flavourbombs, pan fried, and coated in a special UCOOK oriental sauce. Served with fluffy basmati rice, charred broccoli, and garnishings of toasted sesame seeds & chilli flakes.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
RICE, RICE, BABY
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOUTHWATERING MEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, the spring onion whites, the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs.
CHARRED BROCCOLI
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli pieces until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add a splash of water and cover with a lid. Simmer until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
ASIAN AROMAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the oriental sauce and 50ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SET THE TABLE
Make a bed of the fluffy rice. Top with the charred broccoli, the sticky Ginger meatballs and all the pan juices. Garnish with the chilli flakes (to taste), the toasted seeds, and the spring onion greens.
RICE, RICE, BABY
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOUTHWATERING MEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, the spring onion whites, the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
CHARRED BROCCOLI
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli pieces until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add a splash of water and cover with a lid. Simmer until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
ASIAN AROMAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the oriental sauce and 100ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SET THE TABLE
Make a bed of the fluffy rice. Top with the charred broccoli, the sticky Ginger meatballs and all the pan juices. Garnish with the chilli flakes (to taste), the toasted seeds, and the spring onion greens.
RICE, RICE, BABY
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOUTHWATERING MEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, the spring onion whites, the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
CHARRED BROCCOLI
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli pieces until lightly charred, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add a splash of water and cover with a lid. Simmer until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
ASIAN AROMAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the oriental sauce and 150ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SET THE TABLE
Make a bed of the fluffy rice. Top with the charred broccoli, the sticky Ginger meatballs and all the pan juices. Garnish with the chilli flakes (to taste), the toasted seeds, and the spring onion greens.
RICE, RICE, BABY
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOUTHWATERING MEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the mince, the spring onion whites, the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion.
CHARRED BROCCOLI
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli pieces until lightly charred, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add a splash of water and cover with a lid. Simmer until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
ASIAN AROMAS
Place a clean pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the oriental sauce and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SET THE TABLE
Make a bed of the fluffy rice. Top with the charred broccoli, the sticky Ginger meatballs and all the pan juices. Garnish with the chilli flakes (to taste), the toasted seeds, and the spring onion greens.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R280.36
for 4 servings · R70.09 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Mince needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R129.99 · 60% of packR77.99
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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White Basmati Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Broccoli Florets needs 600 gBroccoli Florets 300 g 300 g at R36.99 · 2.0× packsR73.98
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White Sesame Seeds needs 20 mlBlack and White Sesame Seeds Pretzel Thins 180 g R44.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R44.99
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Fresh Ginger needs 40 gSoya Ginger Chicken Booster Bowl™ 350 g 350 g at R99.99 · 11% of packR11.43
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- Oriental Sauce
- NOMU Oriental Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs?
The preparation time for Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs with charred broccoli florets is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs with charred broccoli florets?
The total time required to make Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs with charred broccoli florets is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs?
Broccoli Florets, Chicken, Chicken Mince, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Ginger, NOMU Oriental Rub, Oriental Sauce, Spring Onion, White Basmati Rice, White Sesame Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs?
Calories: 799, Carbs: 122 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.4 grams, Sugar: 33.3 grams, Salt: 1286 grams
How do I prepare Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs?
CHARRED BROCCOLI: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli pieces until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add a splash of water and cover with a lid. Simmer until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and season. ASIAN AROMAS: Place a clean pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the oriental sauce and 100ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat. MOUTHWATERING MEATBALLS: In a bowl, combine the mince, the spring onion whites, the grated garlic, the grated ginger, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. SET THE TABLE: Make a bed of the fluffy rice. Top with the charred broccoli, the sticky ginger meatballs and all the pan juices. Garnish with the chilli flakes (to taste), the toasted seeds, and the spring onion greens. RICE, RICE, BABY: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. OPEN SESAME: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs?
Broccoli Florets, Chicken, Chicken Mince, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Ginger, NOMU Oriental Rub, Oriental Sauce, Spring Onion, White Basmati Rice, White Sesame Seeds
How many calories does Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs have?
799 calories
How much fat content does Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs have?
grams