Vietnamese Chicken Meatball And Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Meatball And Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 None long red chili pepper, thinly sliced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated, both finely chopped; 3 tsp finely grated fresh ginger; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 None star anise; 1 tbsp finely grated palm sugar or brown sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 lb ground chicken; 4 None green onions, chopped; 4 oz vermicelli noodles; 1 lb choy sum, gai lan or bok choy, cut into 4-inch lengths; 1 cup bean sprouts; None None Fresh mint leaves, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 None long red chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated, both finely chopped
3 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
4 cups chicken stock
2 None star anise
1 tbsp finely grated palm sugar or brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 lb ground chicken
4 None green onions, chopped
4 oz vermicelli noodles
1 lb choy sum, gai lan or bok choy, cut into 4-inch lengths
1 cup bean sprouts
None None Fresh mint leaves, to serve

1
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add garlic, chili pepper, cilantro stems and 2 tsp ginger; cook for 2 mins, or until fragrant. Add stock, star anise, palm sugar, soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce and 3 cups water.
2
For the meatballs, place ground chicken, 2 green onions, handful chopped cilantro leaves, remaining ginger and remaining fish sauce in a large bowl. Season with white pepper and mix well with clean hands. Divide and roll mixture into 20 balls.
3
Increase heat to high. Drop meatballs into stock and cook for 3 mins, or until almost cooked. Add noodles and green vegetables and cook for 2 mins, until noodles and vegetables are tender and meatballs are fully cooked.
4
Divide soup into 4 bowls. Top with bean sprouts, mint leaves and remaining green onions and cilantro leaves.

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 None long red chili pepper, thinly sliced, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated, both finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Chicken Meatball And Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Vietnamese Chicken Meatball And Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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