Vibrant Vietnamese Pork Meatball Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic, lemongrass, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.