Name: Cilantro and Sesame Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatballs with Rice Noodles
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 8 oz rice noodles; 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced; 1/2 cup carrots, julienned; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup soy-ginger sauce; 1/4 cup fried onions; 1/4 cup chopped peanuts; 1/4 cup spring onions; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tsp sesame oil

Cilantro and Sesame Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatballs with Rice Noodles

Adds a fresh and nutty flavor.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Toss cilantro into the noodles after cooking. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish before serving.
In a bowl, mix pork, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic. Form into 12 meatballs.
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 71°C/160°F).
In a pot, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a pan, heat oil. Sauté peppers and carrots 3 minutes. Add noodles and sauce, toss to coat. Serve with meatballs.
Garnish with fried onions, peanuts, and spring onions before serving.

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