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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.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 shallot (finely minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
Whisk together dipping sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Set ingredients on a large plate or platter including lettuce cups, meatballs, veggies and herbs. Let guests assemble wraps as they wish.