Best 3 Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs In Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and healthy dish that combines the flavors of Southeast Asia with the convenience of a lettuce wrap. This dish features tender chicken meatballs made with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and served with a flavorful dipping sauce. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an appetizer to impress your guests, Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VIETNAMESE PORK LETTUCE WRAPS



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Casual, flavorful and low in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their own wrap, which allows them to personalize to suit their tastes. -Gretchen Barnes, Fairfax, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 medium onion, cut into thin slices
FILLING:
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional
ASSEMBLY:
8 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup each coarsely chopped fresh basil, cilantro and mint
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Hoisin sauce
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in carrots and onion; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook pork, ginger and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking up pork into crumbles; drain. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, salt, pepper and, if desired, fish sauce., To serve, drain carrot mixture. Place pork mixture in lettuce leaves; top with cucumber, red pepper, green onions, carrot mixture and herbs. Sprinkle with jalapeno and peanuts; drizzle with hoisin sauce. Squeeze lime juice over tops. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Make and share this Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons asian fish sauce
3 small shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus
1/3 cup cilantro leaf, for serving
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint, plus
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 head boston lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated
1 small seedless cucumber, peeled halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
Asian chili sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Position a rack in the top third of the oven.
  • In a food processor, pulse the chicken until coarsely ground; transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the fish sauce, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chopped cilantro and mint, cornstarch, salt and pepper and mix with your hands.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the sugar on a plate.
  • Using slightly moistened hands, roll the chicken mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Roll the meatballs in the sugar until they are evenly coated.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes, until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the lettuce, cilantro and mint leaves, cucumber and onion on a platter.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the platter and serve with chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 1456.4, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.9, Protein 24.8

VIETNAMESE MEATBALLS IN RICE PAPER WRAPS



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Make and share this Vietnamese Meatballs in Rice Paper Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 20 rolls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.5 (125 g) package trident rice vermicelli, softened in hot water
450 g diced lean pork
1 spring onion, chopped (white part only)
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons trident stir-fry fish sauce
cornflour or plain flour
2 -3 cups oil, for deep-frying
20 sheets rice paper, circles (1/2 packet of Trident Rice Paper Roll Kit)
20 small lettuce leaves
1 bunch of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Grind the pork, spring onion, garlic, Trident Stir-Fry Fish Sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper to a smooth paste in a food processor.
  • Form the paste into 20 small balls and coat with flour or cornflour.
  • Heat the oil in a wok to medium-hot.
  • Deep fry meatballs for about 2 minutes until golden.
  • Soften rice paper in hot water and then spread it out on paper towel.
  • Add a few meatballs, some lettuce, a little softened vermicelli and a mint leaf.
  • Fold the rice paper and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1189.6, Fat 115.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 66.4, Sodium 624.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create flavorful meatballs. Some good options include lemongrass, cilantro, mint, and ginger.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium-high heat until they are browned on all sides. This will help to keep the meatballs moist.
  • Serve the meatballs in lettuce wraps with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include hoisin sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or fish sauce.
  • Be creative with your fillings. You can add vegetables, nuts, or cheese to the meatball mixture.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese chicken meatballs in lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The meatballs are packed with flavor and the lettuce wraps are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these Vietnamese chicken meatballs in lettuce wraps a try! You won't be disappointed.

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