Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Wraps With Mango Salad and Cashew Sa

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0
Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salad and Cashew Sa
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 mango , peeled and julienned ( sliced into thin strips )
1 carrot , cut into small matchsticks
1 cucumber , cut into small matchsticks
1 red onion , sliced thin ( optional )
1 red jalapeno chile , chopped
1 lime , juice of
1/2 cup roasted cashews or 1/2 cup peanuts , chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh basil
3/4 cup roasted cashews
1/3 cup coconut milk , plus more if needed
2 limes , juice of
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
2 -4 tablespoons sweet Thai sweet chili sauce
1 lb ground pork sausage ( or links and casing removed )
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 head butter lettuce
1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce , for dipping

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
437
Sugar
15g
Fat
29g
Vietnamese cuisine is known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, and these meatball lettuce wraps are no exception. The combination of sweet and spicy mango salad, crunchy cashews, and succulent pork meatballs is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The lettuce wraps make a great low-carb meal or appetizer, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd. Serve these wraps at your next potluck or BBQ, and watch them disappear!

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the ground pork sausage, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Mix well to combine.
2.Form the mixture into small meatballs. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
4.Meanwhile, prepare the mango salad by combining the mango, carrot, cucumber, red onion (if using), and red jalapeno chile. Squeeze lime juice over the top. Mix well to combine.
5.Prepare the cashew sa by placing the roasted cashews, cilantro, basil, coconut milk, lime juice, Thai red curry paste, and sweet Thai chili sauce in a food processor. Pulse until a smooth paste forms. Add more coconut milk if needed.
6.To assemble, take a butter lettuce leaf and add a few meatballs, a spoonful of mango salad, and a drizzle of cashew sa. Roll up the lettuce leaf to form a wrap. Serve with extra sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping.

PROS

These Vietnamese meatball lettuce wraps are full of flavor, with a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy.

They are a healthy and low-carb meal option, with lots of fresh veggies and lean protein.

Easy to prepare and great for meal prep.

CONS

These wraps can be messy to eat, so be prepared to use a napkin! The recipe does require a bit of prep work to chop the veggies and make the mango salad and cashew sa.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These Vietnamese meatball lettuce wraps are packed with health benefits. The fresh veggies provide lots of vitamins and minerals, while the lean protein from the pork sausage helps to build and repair muscles. Cashews are a great source of healthy fats, and the mango provides a sweet and juicy burst of vitamin C.

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