Ninh Hoah (Skewered Vietnamese Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Ninh Hoah (Skewered Vietnamese Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves discarded and ends trimmed, minced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 6 wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes; Lettuce leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves discarded and ends trimmed, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fish sauce
6 wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
Lettuce leaves for garnish

1
In a medium bowl, mix the pork, pepper, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, sugar, cornstarch and fish sauce.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12.
3
Using your hands, divide the meat mixture into 18 equal portions and roll into individual balls.
4
Gently push 3 meatballs onto each skewer.
5
Preheat the broiler or a grill.
6
Broil or grill the meatballs, turning once, until uniformly brown and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
7
Transfer to a serving platter lined with lettuce and serve with peanut sauce (see recipe) on the side.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves discarded and ends trimmed, minced, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Ninh Hoah (Skewered Vietnamese Meatballs) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ninh Hoah (Skewered Vietnamese Meatballs)

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