Lemongrass Pork Meatball Quinoa Bowl
Try this Lemongrass Pork Meatball Quinoa Bowl recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Lemongrass Pork Meatball Quinoa Bowl recipe, or contribute your own.
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup panko
- mint
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons finely minced lemongrass
- 1/4 onion, finely diced
- 1 thai chili if desired
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups shredded lettuce of choice (i used iceberg)
- 1 small cucumber sliced
- cilantro sprigs
- fish sauce vinaigrette to taste
- Carbohydrate 201.079602503323 g
- Cholesterol 326.5865064 mg
- Fat 111.269870703009 g
- Fiber 21.8452997674942 g
- Protein 117.00304456062 g
- Saturated Fat 37.2087517690027 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1521g)
- Sodium 16838.6762590179 mg
- Sugar 179.234302735829 g
- Trans Fat 18.8616496890019 g
- Calories 2286 calories
Step-by-step
- Ingredients : 1 egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 clove garlic, 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 cloves garlic finely minced, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 pound lean ground pork, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1/2 cup panko, mint, juice of 1/2 lime, 2 tablespoons finely minced lemongrass, 1/4 onion, finely diced, 1 thai chili if desired, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, 2 cups shredded lettuce of choice (i used iceberg), 1 small cucumber sliced, cilantro sprigs, fish sauce vinaigrette to taste
Swapping ground chicken or turkey for the pork changes the fat distribution significantly, requiring extra oil in the pan to prevent the lean poultry from sticking and drying out during the sear. Meatballs release naturally from cast iron or stainless steel when a proper protein crust forms, so resist the urge to turn them too early in the process.
Assessing internal readiness without a thermometer relies on observing structural firmness and surface opacity. A fully cooked pork sphere springs back firmly under gentle pressure from a metal spatula and exhibits clear juices rather than pink weeping when pierced with the tip of a paring knife.
Quinoa absorbs moisture continuously in storage, meaning grains held past twenty-four hours often require a splash of water before reheating to restore their original fluffy separation. Keep cooked elements in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain distinct textures.
Fresh herbs and sliced vegetables degrade rapidly under direct heat and salt exposure. Add crisp elements like cucumbers, mint, and cilantro immediately before serving rather than mixing them into warm storage containers.
