Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves discarded and ends trimmed, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 6 wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
- Lettuce leaves for garnish
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
241 calories; 16 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 54 milligrams cholesterol; 281 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 first-course servings
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix the pork, pepper, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, sugar, cornstarch and fish sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12.
- Using your hands, divide the meat mixture into 18 equal portions and roll into individual balls. Gently push 3 meatballs onto each skewer.
- Preheat the broiler or a grill. Broil or grill the meatballs, turning once, until uniformly brown and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter lined with lettuce and serve with peanut sauce (see recipe) on the side.
20 minutes
Dining and Cooking