Vietnamese Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, minced shallot, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix everything together until well combined.
- 2
Forming the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cooking the Meatballs
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 4
Combining the Ingredients for Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, and chili garlic sauce until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
