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Vietnamese Meatballs

Flavorful Vietnamese Meatballs: Quick, Easy Dinner Delight

Delight in Vietnamese Meatballs that are quick to prepare and customizable for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Pork Mince Substitute with ground chicken or turkey if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Essential for umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Balances savoriness.
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions/Scallions Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best!
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Adds a hint of heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Brings flavors together.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Optional, omit if not available.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil For frying meatballs.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Vermicelli Noodles Soak in boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
For Fresh Vegetables
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables (e.g., beansprouts, lettuce, carrots, radish) Adds crunch and nutrition.
For Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar Essential for tangy flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 1-2 each Chilis Optional, adjust based on heat preference.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Nuoc Cham by whisking together white sugar, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and optional chilis until dissolved.
  2. Cook vermicelli noodles in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Mix pork mince, fish sauce, sugar, green onions, garlic, white pepper, salt, and optional lemongrass in a bowl until combined, then shape into meatballs.
  4. Fry meatballs in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble Bun Cha by serving noodles in bowls, placing meatballs on top, adding fresh vegetables, and drizzling with Nuoc Cham.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness of Nuoc Cham to taste. Feel free to prep ingredients in advance for efficient assembly.

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