Vietnamese-Style Meatballs with Chili Sauce - Once Upon a Chef
"(TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE) My husband calls these Vietnamese-style meatballs "flavor bombs" (which, by the way, is a good thing)...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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3 scallions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup), plus a few more for serving
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2 teaspoons lime zest, from 2 limes
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving
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3/4 lb 85% lean ground beef
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3/4 lb ground pork
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1 cup panko
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1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts, for serving
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2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce, such as Sambal Oelek, or Asian chili garlic sauce (available in Asian aisle of most supermarkets)
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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1/4 cup lime juice, from 2 to 3 limes
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1/4 cup sugar
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