Ingredients for Vietnamese Turkey Meatballs And Noodles
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons water (for syrup) + 2 tablespoons water (for sauce)
- Lean Ground Turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce (for meatballs) + 2 tablespoons fish sauce (for sauce)
- Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Garlic Cloves
- 1-2 finely minced serrano peppers (adjust to taste)
- Ramen Noodles
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Fresh cilantro (to taste)
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How to Make Vietnamese Turkey Meatballs And Noodles
- **Make the Caramelized Sugar Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 5 tablespoons water. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves and a light amber syrup forms. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- **Prepare the Turkey Meatball Mixture:** In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, the cooled sugar syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- **Marinate the Meatballs:** Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- **Prepare the Dipping Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1-2 finely minced serrano peppers (adjust to your spice preference). Set aside.
- **Broil the Meatballs:** Preheat your broiler. Shape the marinated turkey mixture into 12 meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Broil for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
- **Assemble the Bowls:** Divide the dipping sauce among four bowls. Top each bowl with 3 meatballs.
- **Add Noodles and Garnishes:** Serve immediately with cooked rice noodles (about 8 oz) and your favorite fresh greens, such as lettuce and cilantro.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
125 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
32g
Carbs
15g
