Rice Bowls with Baked Vietnamese-style Meatballs

Name: Rice Bowls with Baked Vietnamese-style Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork or dark meat turkey; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish); 3 scallions (white and green parts, minced); 3 large garlic cloves (grated or minced); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm or light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (from 1 lime); 1/2 tablespoon neutral oil (or use cooking spray); 1/4 cup fish sauce; 3 tablespoons palm sugar or light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons lime juice (plus more for squeezing); 1 to 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce (or more, to taste); 2 to 3 cups cooked rice or other grain of your choice; 2/3 cup thinly sliced Persian or English cucumber (optional); 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes (optional); 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Equally delicious made with pork or turkey, these baked Vietnamese-style meatballs are packed with our favorite flavors: salty, funky fish sauce, tart lime juice, verdant cilantro and touch of sugar for sweetness. Nestled on top of rice and alongside Banh Mi-style pickles and fresh herbs, this is a quick, healthy dinner that's sure to please everyone at your table.

Updated at: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:17:16 GMT