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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Dipping Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced lemongrass, minced garlic, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, chili flakes, chopped green onions, and cornstarch.
- 2
Mix and Form Meatballs
Using your hands, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the meatballs on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, minced garlic, and sliced chili until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

