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Asian Meatballs and Rice Noodles (MSPI Mama)


Asian Meatballs and Rice Noodles (MSPI Mama)
3 T chopped green onions
2 1/2 T fish sauce (divided)
¼ c. and 1 ½ t lime juice (divided)
6 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
1 bacon slice
½ lb ground sirloin
½ lb ground pork
1 lb rice noodles
½ c warm water
6 T sugar
1-2 t chili garlic sauce (sriracha, for ex.)
2-3 T of chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, cilantro, mint)

Add to a food processor or blender the green onions, 1 T fish sauce, 1 ½ t lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 bacon slice. Process until smooth. In a large bowl, mix the blended mixture with ½ lb ground sirloin and ground pork until well combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with a bit of oil. Add meatballs; cook 8 minutes, or until meatballs are nearly done, browning on all sides. Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions. Combine warm water, 6 T sugar, ¼ c. lime juice, 1 ½ t fish sauce, 1-2 t chili garlic sauce, and 4 minced garlic cloves, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Add sauce to the cooking meatballs, allowing them to finish cooking in the sauce. Carefully toss the noodles, meatballs, and herbs.

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