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Vietnamese Meatballs Recipe

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How to make it

  • Mix 2 tblsp fish sauce, 1 tblsp soy sauce, 2 tblsp sugar, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3 minced cloves of garlic to 1 lb of ground pork. Shape into 2-inch-sized meatballs and pan-fry on high heat until charred. Don't worry about fully cooking them as they'll simmer in the sauce later. The pan-frying helps them retain their shape when they later get braised. When the meatballs are golden, scoop them out into a separate bowl and set aside.
  • In the empty sauce pan (it's ok if there's browned bits and some fat, that's for flavor), heat pot to medium-high and add 2 tblsp sugar to pot with about 1/4 cup water.
  • There should be just enough water that the sugar is all wet with a little extra water around it.
  • Stir frequently. When the sugar caramelizes and turns brown (in about 10 minutes or so), add another 1 cup of water.
  • Add the meatballs back in. Let simmer, uncovered, on medium-low heat for about half an hour to fully cook the meatballs and let the sauce reduce.
  • Makes about 2 dozen 2-inch meatballs.

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  • iamericap 12 years ago
    If you live in a small town like me, and can't find an Asian deli near you that sells fish sauce, try ordering it off Amazon.

    Three Crabs Brand Fish Sauce:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CNU54/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A319VDN3EW8FOV
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