Conjure up a swift weeknight dinner based on pork and a healthy load of carbs to give you energy and keep you full. This is a perfect fit either for a hearty dinner or a satisfactory lunch. In this recipe article, we'll provide you with two dishes, both based on ginger pork meatballs.
First option: lunch in a baguette
For the meatballs:
Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp. grated lime or lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup panko/bread crumbs
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 lb. (0.5 kg) ground pork
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together egg, lime zest and lime juice, honey, fish sauce, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir in panko and let sit for 1 minute. Stir in garlic, scallions, ginger, and jalapeño, then add the pork and cilantro and mix to combine.
Shape into balls and bake or air fry for 8 to 12 minutes.
For the baguette:
Ingredients:
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 baguette
- Mayonnaise
- Fresh mint
- Cilantro
- Optional: sliced chile
Preparation:
Cut the baguette into 4 sections and open them up into sandwiches. Cut the cucumber into match sticks. Spread some mayo and fill the baguette with all the ingredients. Enjoy!
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Second option: dinner with a noodles side dish
Start by preparing the meatballs as directed in the first option. Then, prepare the noodles' side dish.
Ingredients for 4 servings noodles:
- 6 oz. (170 gr) rice noodles
- 1/2 cup sesame dressing
- 1 large carrot, shaved with a julienne peeler or cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 cucumber, shaved with a julienne peeler or cut into matchsticks
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Preparation:
Cook the noodles and finish with a rinse in cold water. Toss with the sesame dressing, carrot, cucumber and scallion. Fold cilantro into noodles and serve with meatballs.
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