Asian Mini Meatloaves With Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Mini Meatloaves With Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g ground pork (for Americans) or 600 g ground pork (for Australians); ¼ cup char siu sauce; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 -2 lemon, zest of, depending on taste preferences; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; ½ cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves; 1 small red chili pepper, deseeded, finely chopped (to taste); 225 g sliced bamboo shoots, drained, finely chopped; 250 g dried rice vermicelli; 2 lemons, peeled, cut into segments; ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn; ½ cup fresh coriander leaves, torn; 1 lebanese cucumber, halved, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

600 g ground pork (for Americans) or 600 g ground pork (for Australians)
¼ cup char siu sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 -2 lemon, zest of, depending on taste preferences
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 small red chili pepper, deseeded, finely chopped (to taste)
225 g sliced bamboo shoots, drained, finely chopped
250 g dried rice vermicelli
2 lemons, peeled, cut into segments
½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
½ cup fresh coriander leaves, torn
1 lebanese cucumber, halved, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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["Preheat oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6 and grease 4 holes of a 6-hole, 3/4 cup-capacity texas muffin pan.", "Combine the ground pork/pork mince, 2 tablespoons of the char siu sauce, garlic, lemon zest, fish sauce, coriander, chilli and bamboo shoots in a bowl.", "Divide the mixture between the prepared muffin holes; brush the tops with the remaining char sui sauce; bake for 25 minutes or until the mini meatloaves are cooked through; stand them in the pan for 5 minutes.", "Meanwhile, make herb and noodle salad: Place noodles in a heatproof bowl; cover them with boiling water; set aside for 5 minutes or until they are tender; drain the noodles; rinse them under cold water; return them to the bowl; using scissors, cut the noodles into 8cm/3"" lengths; add the lemon segments over noodles; add the mint, coriander, cucumber and oil and toss gently to combine.", "Gently lift the meatloaves from the muffin pan holes and serve them with the noodle salad."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 g ground pork (for Americans) or 600 g ground pork (for Australians), ¼ cup char siu sauce, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1 -2 lemon, zest of, depending on taste preferences, and more.

Yes, Asian Mini Meatloaves With Noodle Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Mini Meatloaves With Noodle Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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