Asian Meatballs Pork Dish (Printer-Friendly)

Flavorful pork meatballs with five-spice and ginger, served on saucy rice noodles for a quick, delicious meal.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 pound ground pork

02 - 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

05 - 8 ounces rice noodles

06 - 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium

07 - 2 tablespoons water

08 - Juice of 1 lime

09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar

10 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce

11 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

14 - Fresh cilantro, optional

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, Chinese five-spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well incorporated.

03 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet.

04 - Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.

05 - While the meatballs bake, cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

06 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and olive oil until combined.

07 - Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over low heat for a few minutes to meld the flavors, stirring occasionally.

08 - Add the cooked rice noodles to the warmed sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.

09 - Plate the saucy noodles and top with baked meatballs; garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro as desired.

01 - Avoid overmixing the meatball ingredients to maintain tender texture.

02 - Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform meatball size for even cooking.

03 - Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.