Vietnamese pork meatballs are served in a handheld lettuce cup filled with rice noodles and crunchy veggies and served with a fragrant dipping sauce.
Vietnamese Lettuce Cups with Pork Meatballs
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings 4
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp vegetable oil
lettuce leaves, to serve
Kewpie mayonnaise*, to serve
Sriracha
coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve (optional)
Quick-pickle carrots:
2 carrots, finely julienned
2 long red chilli, finely sliced
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
Meatballs:
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp milk
(1 lb) pork mince
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 spring onions, white and green parts finely sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1 . For the quick-pickle carrots, combine ingredients in a bowl and set aside, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Use your hands to squeeze the liquid from the chillies and carrot. Discard the liquid and set the vegetables aside for later.
2. To make the pork balls, combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Allow to hydrate for 2-3 minutes. Then add the remaining meatball ingredients. Mix until combined.
3 . Heat oil in large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Roll walnut-sized meatballs and add them straight into the pan. Cook the meatballs (in batches if necessary), turning, for 5 minutes or until evenly browned and cooked through.
4 .Serve the meatballs with the quick-pickle carrots and lettuce leaves. Drizzle mayonnaise and Sriracha as desired. Top with coriander leaves if using enjoy .
