Name: Grilled meatballs with vermicelli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram beef mince; 1/3 cup (80ml) fish sauce; 2 tablespoon sugar; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 250g packet rice noodles (vermicelli); 100 gram beansprouts, tailed; 2 cup mixed herbs; 1/3 cup (45g) roasted peanuts, chopped; Dipping sauce; 2 clove garlic; 1 red chilli, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) fish sauce; 1/2 lime, juice and pulp; 1/3 cup water

Grilled meatballs with vermicelli

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

10M

Total

30M

Skip to Recipe

Ingredients

500 gram beef mince

1/3 cup (80ml) fish sauce

2 tablespoon sugar

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 250g packet rice noodles (vermicelli)

100 gram beansprouts, tailed

2 cup mixed herbs

1/3 cup (45g) roasted peanuts, chopped

Dipping sauce

2 clove garlic

1 red chilli, chopped

1 tablespoon sugar

1/3 cup (80ml) fish sauce

1/2 lime, juice and pulp

1/3 cup water

Method

1.Combine mince, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and pepper. Shape into balls and thread onto skewers. Brush with oil; cook under a hot grill 6-7 minutes, turning, until cooked through.

2.To make dipping sauce, pulse garlic, chilli and sugar in a food processor until fine. Add fish sauce, lime and water.

3.Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to packet directions. Drain and divide between serving bowls. Serve noodles with meatballs, beansprouts, herbs, peanuts and dipping sauce.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%