Pork and Lemongrass Meatballs in Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Pork and Lemongrass Meatballs in Lettuce Cups
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  1. For meatballs: Chill pork in freezer while making lemongrass paste. Combine lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients in processor; pulse until paste forms. Add chilled pork; pulse to blend. Shape into 24 balls (each about 1 tablespoonful). Place on rimmed baking sheet. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  2. For dipping sauce and assembly: Cut bottom 3 inches from lemongrass. Smash with rolling pin, then mince. Measure 1 tablespoon and place in small bowl (reserve the rest for another use). Add lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, carrot, sugar, and chile to bowl; whisk until sugar dissolves.
  3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; brown until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to 1 side of large platter.
  4. Arrange lettuce leaves and cucumber on platter with meatballs. Allow guests to place meatballs in leaves, garnish with cucumber, and drizzle dipping sauce over.
  5. Per serving: 389 calories, 27 g fat, 1 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 838.62 Kcal (3511 kJ)
Calories from fat 765.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.05g 131%
Cholesterol 81.63mg 27%
Sodium 2219.87mg 92%
Potassium 530.29mg 11%
Total Carbs 7.37g 2%
Sugars 4.35g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 12.02g 24%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 38.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.81 Kcal (1875 kJ)
Calories from fat 408.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.42g 131%
Cholesterol 43.59mg 27%
Sodium 1185.37mg 92%
Potassium 283.16mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.93g 2%
Sugars 2.32g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 2%
Protein 6.42g 24%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 20.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.8
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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