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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 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 shredded carrots
- 1 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro, basil, Thai basil, mint, etc.)
- rice noodles (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- Whisk together dipping sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
- Set ingredients on a large plate or platter including lettuce cups, meatballs, veggies and herbs. Let guests assemble wraps as they wish.
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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
(21%)
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: 4Serving
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.