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Asian Pork Meatballs (Vietnamese-Inspired)

These sweet and savory Asian pork meatballs are a family favorite at my house. Lemongrass, Sriracha, Hoisin and rice wine vinegar add in a lovelyVietnamese flavor combo.
5 from 2 votes
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

Asian Pork Meatball Mixture

  • 1 lb (454) lean ground pork
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks scallions, finely sliced
  • 1/4 (45g) small onion, finely diced
  • 2 tsp (4g) sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp (21g) hoisin
  • 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Asian Pork Meatball Sauce

  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 tsp (4g) sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp (12g) soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp (4g) cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • black sesame seeds, optional (as garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing the lemongrass. Remove the tough outer stalks, and the woody bottoms.
  • Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, gently bruise and smash your lemon grass stalks to release the flavor.
  • Finely mince lemongrass.
  • Add lemongrass, ground pork, ginger, garlic, scallions, onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin and rice wine vinegar to a bowl and gently mix. Be careful not to over-mix the meat mixture as this will cause your Vietnamese meatballs to be tough.
  • Portion and shape the meatballs. I used a small cookie scoop and got 15 meatballs, each weighing 38 grams.
  • Place in an air fryer and air fry at 390 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until browned on the outside and cooked through. If you you rather use your oven, place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes. You can also pan fry your Asian pork meatballs if preferred.
  • Mix together all your sauce ingredients (water, cornstarch, sesame oil, hoisin, soy sauce, and sriracha) and put in a skillet set over medium-high heat.
  • Add your cooked meatballs and simmer until sauce thickens into a glaze and coats the meatballs.
  • Top with sesame seeds if desired and serve with steamed rice and broccoli.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Asian Pork Meatballs (Vietnamese-Inspired)
Serving Size
 
5 each
Amount per Serving
Calories
245
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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