(Credit from Adventurous Global Flavors by Americanlamb.com)
- Serves a family of 4
Ingredients for Lamb Meatballs
1 lb ground American lamb
2 TBS lemongrass, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
1-2 tsp jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp Chinese Five-Spice
1/4 tsp pepper
Nuoc Cham Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 TBS fish sauce
2 TBS water
1 TBS sugar (or honey)
1 red chili- medium spicy, thinly sliced
Bowl
8 oz rice noodles (cooked to directions)
1 red bell pepper
1 English cucumber
1/4 head purple cabbage
1 bunch chopped mint
1 lime, cut into wedges
Place all meatball ingredients in a medium bowl. With wet hands, mix to combine well. Form into 16 balls, set aside.
**Heat 1-2 TBS oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs, being careful not to overcrowd, lightly browning on all sides. Once brown, turn head down to low and continue cooking until cooked through (about 10-15 mins).
Remove to paper towel lined plate, and blot. Assemble bowls dividing noodles, veggies, meatballs, fresh herbs and lime wedges. Spoon dressing over top of noodles and veggies. Serve immediately.
Optional toppings:
avocado, grated carrots, basil, cilantro, and peanuts.
**Lamb recipe can be cooked in an Instant Pot
Place the trivet in the inner pot and add the water. Place a small plate on top of the trivet.
Place the meatballs on the plate in the inner pot, stacking if necessary.
Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure. Remove the plate, trivet and meatballs.
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