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Easy Vietnamese Meatballs

Easy Vietnamese Meatballs: Flavor-Packed and Quick to Make

Easy Vietnamese Meatballs are a delightful dish full of flavor, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Pork Mince Consider substituting with ground chicken or turkey.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Balances the savory elements.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Adds freshness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper Adjust to your spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Optional but recommended.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil For frying the meatballs.
For the Noodles and Veggies
  • 8 ounces Vermicelli Noodles Soak in boiling water according to package instructions.
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables Options include beansprouts, lettuce, carrots, or radishes.
For Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons White Sugar Sweetens the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Core umami flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Adds tanginess.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Brightens the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjusts consistency.
  • 1 optional Chilis Add for a touch of heat.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • pot
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine white sugar, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, water, minced garlic, and optional chilis. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then pour it over the vermicelli noodles in a heatproof bowl. Let them soak for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork mince with fish sauce, white sugar, chopped green onions, minced garlic, white pepper, salt, and optional lemongrass. Mix thoroughly and form meatballs.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown and fully cooked.
  5. Serve the cooked vermicelli noodles in bowls, top with meatballs and fresh vegetables. Drizzle with Nuoc Cham sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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