Craving more Vietnamese-inspired recipes? Try this Vietnamese lemongrass chicken next. Vietnamese meatballs are called Bún Nem Nướng and are seasoned balls of pork often served with rice noodles and pickled vegetables. They are made with ground meat and other ingredients popular in Vietnamese cooking, like lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and cilantro.
Onion: Adds moisture and a sweet undertone. Lemongrass: A hallmark ingredient of Vietnamese cooking! Use the white part of three lemongrass stalks for a citrusy note. Cilantro: Brings a fresh, herbal punch – save some for garnish. Sriracha: For a subtle kick of heat. Brown sugar: To sweeten out the savory and spicy elements. Fish sauce: The deep umami flavor with a salty undertone. Soy sauce: Get gluten-free if needed. Aromatics: Garlic and ginger. Ground pork: Forms the base of our meatballs. Beef or chicken also taste great! Oil: Use your preferred oil to cook the meatballs.
Make it an appetizer by serving them alongside your favorite dipping sauce. Cook the meatballs, then place 3-4 on a skewer to make a Vietnamese meatball skewer, perfect for dipping! Serve them over rice or vermicelli noodles as we do in our banh mi noodle bowls, or add them to a stir fry. Make a banh mi sandwich by placing the meatballs in a crusty baguette with pickled vegetables and cilantro. Fill lettuce cups with your meatballs alongside rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a sauce. Add them to a soup, such as a flavorful pho to make a Vietnamese meatballs pho. Or make a batch for these awesome winter rolls.
Make it a spread by serving alongside Thai cucumber salad, Asian eggplant, Asian noodle salad, or soy ginger noodles. Carry on with the Vietnamese and lemongrass theme and serve with our Vietnamese lemongrass chicken, then cut through the lemongrass with a creamy dessert. Try this orange blossom panna cotta or lemon coconut ice cream.
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