Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

lemon or lime juice

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1 cup

salted peanuts

finely chopped

4 unit

green onions

sliced

1 lb

ground pork

1.33 tbsp

sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp

kecap manis (thick sweet soy sauce)

0.5 cup

cilantro

chopped

1 unit

red pepper

cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 unit

red onion

cut into wedges

7 oz

dried rice noodles

1 unit

carrot

cut into matchsticks

1 tbsp

sesame seeds

toasted

1 tbsp

sesame oil

Step 1
~2 min

Combine lemon/lime juice and fish sauce in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Finely chop peanuts and set aside in a shallow bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Finely chop the red onion.

Step 4
~2 min

Combine ground pork, chopped red onion, 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce, kecap manis, and half of the cilantro in a food processor.

Step 5
~2 min

Process until the mixture is well combined.

Step 6
~2 min

Roll 2 teaspoons of the pork mixture into small meatballs.

Step 7
~2 min

Roll the meatballs in the chopped peanuts, gently flattening them.

Step 8
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 9
~2 min

Thread the meatballs, red pepper pieces, and red onion wedges onto 12 skewers.

Step 10
~2 min

Place the skewers on a baking pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Spray the skewers with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake the skewers, brushing with the remaining chili sauce, for 12-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 13
~2 min

Soak the rice noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Step 14
~2 min

Stir to separate the strands and then drain.

Step 15
~2 min

Add the carrot matchsticks, remaining cilantro, sesame seeds, and sesame oil to the noodles.

Step 16
~2 min

Toss the noodles to combine.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve the skewers with the noodles and sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the pork mixture for 30 minutes before rolling into meatballs.

Serve with a side of extra sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Garnish with extra chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be rolled and skewered ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer.

Serve as a light meal with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Green papaya salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vietnam

Cultural Significance

Popular Vietnamese street food adaptation

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Potluck
Summer
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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