Description
Banh Mi Meatballs: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 baguette, cut into 4 pieces
- Sliced cucumber, for serving
- Sliced jalapeños, for serving
- Sliced radishes, for serving
- Mayonnaise, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, cilantro, grated carrot, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
- Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and carefully place them in the skillet. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking, slice the baguette pieces in half lengthwise.
- Once the meatballs are done, assemble the banh mi by placing a few meatballs inside each baguette piece. Top with sliced cucumber, jalapeños, radishes, and a generous spread of mayonnaise.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding pickled vegetables like carrots and daikon radish.
- You can also swap ground pork for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg