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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Dipping Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Finely chop the lemongrass, garlic, and shallots. Ensure they are minced well to release their flavors.
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Shape the Meatballs
Wet your hands to prevent sticking and form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Cook the Meatballs
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili garlic sauce, and water until the sugar dissolves.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
