Thai Meatballs With Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Meatballs With Spicy Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; vegetable oil (for frying); 1 lb ground pork; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 stalk about 1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass or 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 red jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; salt; Spicy Dipping Sauce; 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 red jalapeno chiles, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

Servings: persons

Meatballs
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 lb ground pork
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 stalk about 1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass or 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 red jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
salt
Spicy Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 red jalapeno chiles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

1
Heat oil in fryer or medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
For Meatballs: With a light hand, combine pork, egg, cilantro, lemon grass, jalapenos, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, sugar and salt in medium bowl. Roll into 3/4-inch meatballs. Fry a few meatballs at a time until lightly browned and no longer pink in center. Drain on paper towels.
3
For Spicy Dipping Sauce: Combine vinegar, soy sauce, jalapenos, green onion and sugar in small bowl.
4
Serve warm meatballs with wooden picks and Spicy Dipping Sauce.
5
For Baked Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Place meatballs on greased, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer pink in center.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, vegetable oil (for frying), 1 lb ground pork, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Thai Meatballs With Spicy Dipping Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Meatballs With Spicy Dipping Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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