Boob To Food Chicken Meatballs in Gingery Broth
This is one of those meals that feels a little bit special, but is actually beautifully simple to make.
The meatballs cook directly in GOOD BONES Chicken Broth, keeping them soft and juicy while adding extra depth and flavour to the soup. Warm, nourishing and easy enough for a weeknight, it’s a balanced meal the whole family can enjoy.
Chicken Meatballs in Gingery Broth
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
500g chicken mince
1 egg
¼ cup finely diced coriander
¼ cup finely diced spring onions
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
½ tsp finely grated ginger
½ cup tapioca starch
½ tsp salt
Gingery Broth
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
3–4cm fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut into large pieces
1L GOOD BONES Chicken Broth
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
Squeeze of lime, to finish
To Serve
1 packet soba noodles or rice noodles
Spring onion, finely sliced
Fresh coriander or herbs of choice
Sesame seeds
Kimchi
Chilli oil
Method
In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, egg, coriander, spring onions, ginger, tapioca starch and salt. Finely grate in the garlic and mix well until fully combined.
Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook gently until fragrant.
Add the bruised lemongrass, then pour in the GOOD BONES Chicken Broth, fish sauce and soy sauce or coconut aminos. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Wet your hands or a spoon, then form small meatballs, around 1 tablespoon each. Gently drop them straight into the simmering broth as you go.
Allow the meatballs to cook undisturbed for around 5 minutes, then gently stir and continue to simmer for another 3–5 minutes, or until cooked through.
While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the soba noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
Remove the lemongrass from the broth, then finish with a squeeze of lime. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
To serve, divide the soba noodles between bowls, ladle over the broth and meatballs, and top with spring onion, fresh herbs, sesame seeds, kimchi and chilli oil, if using.
Notes & Swaps
If you don’t have lemongrass, the broth is still delicious with just ginger and garlic.
Rice noodles can be used instead of soba if you prefer, or if you need a wheat-free version. You can also serve the meatballs and broth with rice.