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Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with BBQ Pork Meatballs
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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 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 3851 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

BBQ Pork Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 shallot (finely minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Dipping Sauce (Nuac Chom)
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
Lettuce Wraps
  • 1 head bibb lettuce (leaves separated)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup carrot shredded
  • 1 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro, basil, Thai basil, mint, etc.)
  • rice noodles (optional)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  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.

Notes

  • Note: The number of meatballs per serving will vary based on the size meatball you make. To determine the serving, divide the total meatballs you create by four.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3wraps Calories 385.1kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 19.37g (6%) Protein 22.33g (45%) Fat 24.39g (38%) Saturated Fat 8.98g (45%) Cholesterol 81.65mg (27%) Sodium 1950mg (81%) Potassium 750.56mg (16%) Fiber 2.57g (10%) Sugar 13.48g (27%) Vitamin A 8207.47IU (164%) Vitamin C 40.27mg (45%) Calcium 84.23mg (8%) Iron 2.96mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3851

% Daily Value*

Serving 3wraps
Calories 385.1kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 19.37g 6%
Protein 22.33g 45%
Fat 24.39g 38%
Saturated Fat 8.98g 45%
Cholesterol 81.65mg 27%
Sodium 1950mg 81%
Potassium 750.56mg 16%
Fiber 2.57g 10%
Sugar 13.48g 27%
Vitamin A 8207.47IU 164%
Vitamin C 40.27mg 45%
Calcium 84.23mg 8%
Iron 2.96mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.