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Lemongrass pork meatballs with rice noodles

Juicy lean pork meatballs scented with lemongrass, ginger and lime, served on rice noodles with crunchy vegetables and herbs.

  • Time40 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £2.00 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the pork with the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, pepper and ground coriander. Roll into 20 small balls.

  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Place the balls on a lined tray, brush with the oil and bake for 18 minutes until browned and cooked through.

    18 min
  3. 3

    Cook the noodles following the pack, then rinse in cold water and drain well.

  4. 4

    Stir the lime juice, sugar and chilli together for a dressing.

  5. 5

    Divide the noodles between four bowls. Top with carrot, cucumber and the meatballs.

  6. 6

    Spoon over the dressing and scatter with mint and coriander.

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