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Juicy Cricket Meatballs

Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 2
Description

This recipe features savory meatballs made with cricket powder, blended with breadcrumbs, herbs, and onions, then fried to golden perfection. Coated in a tangy, sweet-and-savory sauce, they’re served over rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a nutritious, eco-friendly twist on a classic dish.

Meatballs
  • 1 cup Cricket powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh herbs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • Oil, for frying
    • Sauce
  • 2 small onions, quartered
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Mix cricket powder, eggs, and water until you get a thick, sticky paste—like a batter, but with superpowers. Pop it in the fridge for a few hours to banish any dusty vibes.
  2. Take your paste and invite the rest of the meatball squad to the party: onions, breadcrumbs, herbs, and tomato sauce. Mix it all up until it’s a doughy dream.
  3. Roll up your sleeves and shape the mixture into cute little balls (teaspoon-sized). Heat up some oil in a pan and fry those babies until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 10–15 minutes. Set them aside like the stars they are.
  4. In the same pan, throw in the quartered onions and give them a little sauté love. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients, and let the magic happen—stir until it thickens into a glossy, sweet-and-savory masterpiece.
  5. Gently invite the meatballs back into the pan, letting them soak up all that saucy goodness. Stir until they’re beautifully coated.
  6. Plate it up over rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with a side of dark leafy greens. Enjoy your cricket-powered feast!
Read it online: https://whatscookingbug.com/recipe/juicy-cricket-meatballs/