Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Peel ginger and grate finely. Wash coriander, shake dry, chop finely. Knead with minced meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 sachet chilli powder. Form approx. 24 meatballs with moistened hands.
Cook rice in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the meatballs for 7-8 minutes. Deglaze with 200 ml water and asia sauce. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Cut cress from the bed. Arrange everything, sprinkle with sesame and cress. Serve with cucumber salad.