Asian Mini Meatloaves With Noodle Salad

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0
Savor the flavors of Asia with these Mini Meatloaves and Noodle Salad
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 g ground pork ( for Americans ) or 600 g ground pork ( for Australians )
1/4 cup char siu sauce
2 garlic cloves , finely minced
1 -2 lemon , zest of , depending on taste preferences
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 small red chili pepper , deseeded , finely chopped ( to taste )
225 g sliced bamboo shoots , drained , finely chopped
250 g dried rice vermicelli
2 lemons , peeled , cut into segments
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves , torn
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves , torn
1 lebanese cucumber , halved , thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
634
Sugar
4g
Fat
41g
These Asian Mini Meatloaves are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy a classic comfort food. The mixture of ground pork, tangy char siu sauce, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and spices create a perfect harmony of flavors. The noodle salad on the side compliments the meatloaves perfectly by offering a cooling effect from fresh vegetables and soft, mild rice noodles. This meal is perfect for those who enjoy bold and spicy flavors and are looking to try a new twist on a classic dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180C.
2.In a large bowl, mix together ground pork, char siu sauce, minced garlic, lemon zest, fish sauce, chopped coriander leaves, chopped red chili pepper, and sliced bamboo shoots.
3.Form the mixture into 8 mini meatloaves.
4.In a greased baking dish, place the meatloaves and bake for 25-30 minutes.
5.While the meatloaves are baking, cook the rice vermicelli according to package instructions.
6.Drain and rinse the cooked noodle under cold running water. Set aside.
7.In a large mixing bowl, combine segments of lemon, torn mint leaves, torn coriander leaves, thinly sliced cucumber, and cooked rice vermicelli.
8.Toss the ingredients together with vegetable oil.
9.Serve the mini meatloaves with the noodle salad on the side.

PROS

These mini meatloaves are a delicious Asian-inspired twist on a classic comfort food.

The noodle salad is light and refreshing, making it a perfect side dish for a satisfying meal.

CONS

This dish has a fairly high sodium content due to the use of fish sauce and char siu sauce.

It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of high-quality protein, iron, and B vitamins.
The rice vermicelli and fresh vegetables provide dietary fiber and various micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
A moderate consumption of spicy food, like the chili pepper used in this recipe, may have metabolism-boosting effect.

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