Ninh Hoa Grilled Meatballs

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the pork, pepper, garlic, sugar, cornstarch and potato starch and fish sauce.

2. 2

   Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat a grill or broiler.

4. 4

   With oiled hands, make 21 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter.

5. 5

   (The mixture may be a bit loose.)

6. 6

   If grilling, place 3 meatballs on each of 7 bamboo skewers.

7. 7

   If broiling, place on a baking sheet or broiler pan.

8. 8

   Grill or broil until the meatballs are deep brown and crisp on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Remove from skewers.

10. 10

    Serve the hot meatballs with the lettuce leaves and nuoc cham dipping sauce (see recipe).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.