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Vietnamese Meatball Sandwich

Vietnamese Meatball Sandwich
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yields
4 servings

These ground pork meatballs, packed with the warm flavours of Southeast Asia, make for a terrific lunch or dinner meal.

Inspired by VH Sauces.

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ingredients

1
lb(s) (500 g) ground pork
¼
cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil
4
clove garlic, minced
3
green onions, finely chopped
1
cup (250 mL) VH® Asian 5 Spice Stir-Fry Sauce
½
tsp (2 mL) pepper
1 ½
Tbsp (22 mL) canola oil
4
soft rolls or 1 baguette cut into 4 pieces
cup (75 mL) light mayonnaise
2
cup (500 mL) grated carrots
1
cup (250 mL) julienned cucumber
¼
cup (60 mL)cilantro leaves
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directions

Step 1

In bowl, combine pork, basil, garlic, green onions, 1 tbsp (15 mL) VH® Asian 5 Spice Stir-Fry Sauce and pepper. Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs.

Step 2

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet, set over medium-high heat. Add meatballs. Cook, turning several times, until cooked through and browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 3

Add all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of remaining VH® Asian 5 Spice Stir-Fry Sauce to pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

Step 4

Cut open bun and scoop out excess dough from inside bun. Stir remaining tablespoon of VH® Asian 5 Spice Stir-Fry Sauce into mayonnaise. Spread onto one side of bun.

Step 5

Divide meatballs evenly among buns, spooning any excess sauce from skillet over meatballs. Top with carrots, cucumber and cilantro leaves.

Step 6

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