Sanji’s Tuna Meatballs from One Piece
Sanji’s Tuna Meatballs from One Piece
Ingredients
For the Tuna Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds tuna, finely chopped or minced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Pan-Frying
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, as needed for frying
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, (optional, for crisping)
For the Glaze/Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed from 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon garlic ginger paste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water, for slurry
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green seafood sauce, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
If using whole tuna, finely chop it using two cleavers on a cutting board until it reaches a minced consistency. Alternatively, use pre-minced tuna.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced tuna, diced celery, diced onion, shredded carrot, egg, garlic ginger paste, white pepper, salt, and panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Wearing gloves, thoroughly knead the mixture until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly distributed. Continue to knead and press out any air pockets to ensure compact meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Take portions of the tuna mixture and firmly squeeze them into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them on a plate or tray.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. If desired, sprinkle the teaspoon of all-purpose flour into the hot oil for extra crisping (this is the 'white powder' mentioned).
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully place the formed meatballs into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Using tongs, flip the meatballs and continue to fry all sides until they are evenly browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes total.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the pan and set them aside on a clean tray or plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
In the same pan (no need to clean it), add the soy sauce, ketchup, freshly squeezed orange juice, garlic ginger paste, white pepper, and honey. Stir well to combine the sauce ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Return the pan-fried meatballs to the thickened sauce. Use tongs to gently toss and coat each meatball thoroughly with the glaze.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Transfer the sauced meatballs to a serving plate. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Drizzle green seafood sauce over the top of the meatballs for an additional layer of flavor and presentation, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sanji’s Tuna Meatballs from One Piece
For the Tuna Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds tuna, finely chopped or minced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Pan-Frying
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, as needed for frying
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, (optional, for crisping)
For the Glaze/Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed from 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon garlic ginger paste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water, for slurry
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green seafood sauce, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
If using whole tuna, finely chop it using two cleavers on a cutting board until it reaches a minced consistency. Alternatively, use pre-minced tuna.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced tuna, diced celery, diced onion, shredded carrot, egg, garlic ginger paste, white pepper, salt, and panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Wearing gloves, thoroughly knead the mixture until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly distributed. Continue to knead and press out any air pockets to ensure compact meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Take portions of the tuna mixture and firmly squeeze them into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them on a plate or tray.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. If desired, sprinkle the teaspoon of all-purpose flour into the hot oil for extra crisping (this is the 'white powder' mentioned).
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully place the formed meatballs into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Using tongs, flip the meatballs and continue to fry all sides until they are evenly browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes total.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the pan and set them aside on a clean tray or plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
In the same pan (no need to clean it), add the soy sauce, ketchup, freshly squeezed orange juice, garlic ginger paste, white pepper, and honey. Stir well to combine the sauce ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Return the pan-fried meatballs to the thickened sauce. Use tongs to gently toss and coat each meatball thoroughly with the glaze.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Transfer the sauced meatballs to a serving plate. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Drizzle green seafood sauce over the top of the meatballs for an additional layer of flavor and presentation, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min