Vietnamese Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, cilantro, garlic, fish sauce, black pepper, and red pepper.
2. Form the mixture into small balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.
4. Serve with a dipping sauce such as nuoc cham.

Interesting Facts

• Vietnamese meatballs are traditionally served with rice
• The name of the dish is "Nem Nuong" which translates to "grilled meatballs"
• Vietnamese meatballs are often served as an appetizer or snack
• The dish is popular in many Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand