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Easy Vietnamese Meatballs

Savory Easy Vietnamese Meatballs Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy flavorful Easy Vietnamese Meatballs, known as Bun Cha, prepared in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Pork Mince can substitute with chicken or turkey
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce essential for authentic taste
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar balances the flavors
  • 3 stalks Green Onions/Scallions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp White Pepper for gentle heat
  • 1 tsp Salt for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Lemongrass optional
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Oil for frying
For Serving
  • 8 oz Vermicelli Noodles soak in hot water
  • 1 cup Fresh Vegetables like lettuce, carrots, or beansprouts
For Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar for acidity
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice for citrus flavor
  • 2 pcs Chilis adjust heat level as desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine white sugar, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, water, minced chilis, and garlic for the Nuoc Cham sauce. Stir well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot and add vermicelli noodles. Soak for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pork mince, fish sauce, sugar, chopped green onions, minced garlic, white pepper, salt, and optional lemongrass. Mix thoroughly and form into golf ball-sized patties.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Fry meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In serving bowls, layer the prepared vermicelli noodles, place meatballs over the noodles, top with fresh vegetables, and drizzle with Nuoc Cham sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh but store leftovers properly. Best if consumed within 2 days when refrigerated.

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