Lemongrass Pork Meatballs

Name: Lemongrass Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 2 tbsp fresh lemongrass, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium shallot, minced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Savory ground pork meatballs infused with minced lemongrass, garlic, and fresh herbs, baked until golden.

35 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

VietnameseDinnerOvenHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp fresh lemongrass, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 2 tbsp minced fresh lemongrass, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 medium minced shallot, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
3

Mix ingredients thoroughly until combined, then shape into 12 even meatballs.
4

Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
5

Bake for 15 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Questions

How long does Lemongrass Pork Meatballs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Lemongrass Pork Meatballs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

Serve it with

Crispy Fried Shallots side
Goi Ga salad
Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) sauce
Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Smoothie drink

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