Vietnamese Pork Meatballs Recipe
Pork meatballs cooked with a hint of garlic & soy.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, sugar, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Wet your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a plate.
Cooking the Meatballs
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 4
Cook the Meatballs
Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides.
- 5
Add Water and Simmer
Pour in the water, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low. Allow the meatballs to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until cooked through and the water has mostly evaporated.
- 6
Serve
Remove the lid and let the meatballs cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown slightly. Serve warm with rice or noodles and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.