Juicy Asian Meatballs Pork (Printer-Friendly)
Tender pork meatballs flavored with five-spice and garlic on saucy rice noodles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
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1 pound ground pork
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1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 inch fresh ginger, grated
→ Noodles and Sauce
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8 ounces rice noodles
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1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
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2 tablespoons water
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Juice of 1 lime
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon fish sauce
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1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garnish
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, Chinese five-spice powder, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs and arrange them evenly spaced on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
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While the meatballs bake, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and olive oil until combined.
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Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and heat over low heat for several minutes to meld the flavors, stirring occasionally.
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Add cooked rice noodles to the warmed sauce and toss gently to coat noodles evenly.
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Serve the sauced noodles topped with baked meatballs, then garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to maintain tender texture.
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Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform meatball size and cooking.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for easy cleanup.
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Adjust chili garlic sauce to modify spiciness.