Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Cups

Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Cups

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Crisp lettuce leaves used as cups (or wraps) make this a lighter and more summer-friendly way to enjoy flavorful Vietnamese-inspired meatballs.

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Cooking tools:

  • Blender
  • Rice cooker
  • Dutch oven
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil
  • Glass
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Pears, peeled and chopped
  • 12 oz Mangos, frozen cubes (sub fresh mangos peeled and chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Coconut water
  • 1 tsp Ginger, fresh, grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 lb Beef, ground
  • 1 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking
  • 1/4 cup Stock, any type
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 3/4 cup Rice, uncooked white or brown
  • 5 oz Carrots, shredded (look for pre-shredded)
  • 1 Tbsp Vinegar, rice
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Oil, cooking
  • 12 leaves Lettuce, romaine (sub green leaf or iceberg)
  • ~16 Vietnamese Meatballs (ingredients listed separately)
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts, roasted and unsalted

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