Ginger-Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs with Aromatic Herb Rice

Name: Ginger-Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs with Aromatic Herb Rice
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 500 grams ground chicken; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped (10.8 grams); 2 tbsp lemongrass, chopped (8.5 grams); 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 grams); 1 small onion, finely chopped (70 grams); 2 tbsp fish sauce (36 grams); 1 tbsp soy sauce (16 grams); 1 tbsp brown sugar (9 grams); Salt, to taste (0.4 grams); Black pepper, to taste (0.1 grams); 2 tbsp oil, for frying (28 grams); 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (201 grams); 2 medium carrots, julienned (122 grams); 1 cup water (237 grams); 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar (119 grams); 1/4 cup sugar (50 grams); 1 tsp salt (6 grams); 3 tbsp fish sauce (54 grams); 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar (44.7 grams); 2 tbsp sugar (25.2 grams); 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 grams); 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (45 grams); 1/4 cup water (59.2 grams); Juice of 1 lime (67 grams); 1 cup jasmine rice, dry (200 grams); 3 1/2 cups water (828 grams); 10 grams fresh mint; 10 grams fresh cilantro

5 steps

Prep:50minCook:40min

Updated at: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:18:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories501.6 kcal (25%)

Total Fat11.4 g (16%)

Carbs72.3 g (28%)

Sugars25.5 g (28%)

Protein28.3 g (57%)

Sodium2712.6 mg (136%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Step 1 In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with ginger, lemongrass, garlic, onion, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs. Heat oil in a pan and fry meatballs until browned and cooked through.

Step 2

Step 2 In a saucepan, combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for the pickles. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour over cucumber and carrots in a bowl. Let sit at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3 For the dipping sauce, mix fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, chili, water, and lime juice. Adjust flavors to balance sweet, sour, and salty.

Step 4

Step 4 Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Add rice and water to a pot, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 18 minutes until tender.

Step 5

Step 5 Serve meatballs over jasmine rice with pickled vegetables. Drizzle with dipping sauce and garnish with mint and cilantro.