Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with BBQ Pork Meatballs

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Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with BBQ Pork Meatballs

These light and flavorful Vietnamese lettuce wraps are filled with BBQ pork meatballs, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 385.1kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

BBQ Pork Meatballs

1 pound ground pork
1 shallot finely minced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon pepper

Dipping Sauce (Nuac Chom)

¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 clove garlic grated
1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

Lettuce Wraps

1 head Bibb lettuce leaves separated
1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, Thai basil, mint, etc.
rice noodles optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together pork meatballs (ground pork through pepper) and shape into evenly sized small meatballs using a small cookie scoop or large spoon. Heat grill or broiler on high heat and cook meatballs about 4 minutes per side or until nicely browned; remove from heat and set aside.
Whisk together dipping sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
Set ingredients on a large plate or platter including lettuce cups, meatballs, veggies and herbs. Let guests assemble wraps as they wish.

Notes

Note: The number of meatballs per serving will vary based on the size meatball you make. To determine the serving, divide the total meatballs you create by four.

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