Transform Goose Meat: Flavorful Meatballs with Asian Twist

Ingredients

• ½ cup mirin
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup sake
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed, plus 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, sliced, plus 2 Tbsp. chopped ginger
• 1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
• 1½ pounds ground goose meat
• 4 scallions, roughly chopped, green and white parts separated
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Bamboo or wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes