Vietnamese Pork Meatballs With Ginger-Lime Sauce

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0
Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Ginger-Lime Sauce - A flavorful and healthy twist on traditional meatballs
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 piece fresh gingerroot , peeled and finely chopped
3 limes , juice of
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 1/2 lbs ground pork
1 shallot , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
3 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
black pepper , to taste
2 teaspoons peanut oil ( or canola oil )
2 heads bibb lettuce , separated into leaves
3 carrots , sliced into matchsticks
8 sprigs fresh cilantro , leaves only

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
360
Sugar
8g
Fat
24g
These Vietnamese pork meatballs with ginger-lime sauce are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional meatballs. The pork is seasoned with fish sauce, garlic, and shallots, giving it a unique flavor profile. The meatballs are then served on a bed of bibb lettuce and topped with sliced carrots and fresh cilantro leaves. The ginger-lime sauce adds a nice tangy kick to the dish, making it a perfect option for a healthy and flavorful dinner.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce to make the ginger-lime sauce. Set aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, shallot, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.Shape the pork mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
4.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
5.To serve, arrange the bibb lettuce leaves on a platter, followed by the sliced carrots and fresh cilantro leaves. Top with the pork meatballs and drizzle with the ginger-lime sauce.
6.Enjoy!

PROS

These Vietnamese pork meatballs are packed with flavor and are a great change from traditional meatballs.
Plus, they are low in carbs and high in protein, making them a healthy option for dinner.

CONS

The fish sauce used in this recipe has a strong flavor that may not be for everyone.
It may also be difficult to find in some grocery stores.
Additionally, the meatballs can be a bit tricky to roll evenly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a great source of protein and is also high in B vitamins, zinc, and selenium. Bibb lettuce is low in calories and high in vitamin A and potassium. Carrots are also low in calories and high in vitamin A, as well as fiber.

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