Vietnamese Meatballs with Rice Noodles

Name: Vietnamese Meatballs with Rice Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: Crushed roasted peanuts (optional); Crushed dried chilies (optional); 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice (from 2 large limes); ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons chili paste like sambal oelek, or to taste; 2 limes cut into wedges; ½ cup (120 g) sliced onion (optional); 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 medium cloves); 2 cups (110 g) shredded iceberg, romaine or butter lettuce; ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass (from 1 plump stalk, prepped); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound (450 g) ground pork; ¼ cup finely chopped shallots; ½ cup (120 ml) water; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro/coriander leaves; 2 cups (50 g) loosely packed herbs like mint, Thai basil and cilantro/coriander leaves; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 8 ounces (240 g) dried rice vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed under cold water; ½ cup carrot cut into matchsticks (2 ounces/60 g)

Bun Cha

Preparation info

Makes:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals

By Patricia Tanumihardja

Published 2020

About

There are several ways to serve this dish, either everything in one bowl or as separate components—the choice is yours. Ground chicken, turkey or beef are acceptable substitutes for the meatballs, but always release the pressure naturally for at least 10 minutes to ensure soft, tender meatballs.

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pound (450 g) ground pork
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass<

Asia
Vietnam
Main course
Noodles
Gluten-free
Southeast Asia

Method

Make the meatballs. Mix together the pork, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, cilantro, cornstarch, salt, sugar and pepper in a large bowl. Roll into 16 (1-inch/2.5-cm) meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Select SAUTÉ and set