Asian meatballs pork spice (Print Version)

Flavorful meatballs blend five-spice pork, garlic, and ginger, served over saucy rice noodles in just 30 minutes.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 pound ground pork

02 - 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 1 inch fresh ginger, grated

05 - 8 ounces rice noodles

06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

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 - Cilantro, optional

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

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

03 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked through and golden.

04 - Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

05 - Whisk together soy sauce, water, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and olive oil in a small bowl.

06 - Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and heat over low heat for a few minutes to meld the flavors.

07 - Add the cooked noodles to the warmed sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

08 - Serve the sauced noodles topped with meatballs. Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired.

01 - Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep the texture tender and juicy.

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

03 - Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.

04 - Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your preferred spice level.