Vietnamese Style 'Meat'-Balls - Gaz Oakley

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Serve with

Step 2

Sautéed Spring Onion, Pak Choi & Kale or other greens of your choice

Step 3

Carrot Ribbons

Step 4

Fresh Thai Basil or Coriander

Step 5

Sesame Seeds

Step 6

Rice Noodles or Jasmine Rice

Step 7

Pre heat your oven to 180 degrees C.

Step 8

First up make the meatballs, add the tofu to a large mixing bowl and mash it using a masher until its broken up small, alternatively crumble it into small pieces with your hands.

Step 9

Add the rest of the meatball to the bowl and mix until well incorporated.

Step 10

Now it’s time to form the mix into meatballs. Lightly flour your hands and then roll a heaped tablespoon of the mixture into meatball. Repeat until you’ve rolled all the mix into balls.

Step 11

Add a little oil to a non stick pan placed over a medium heat. When the pan is hot fry the meatballs for around 3 minutes, or until golden. Place the balls onto a non stick or lined roasting tray after frying, then place into the oven to cook through for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Meanwhile mix together the dressing in a small saucepan & place over a low heat to bubble away & thicken up. Prepare your noodles & garnishes.

Step 13

Once the meatballs are roasted serve them with your noodles, greens, other garnishes & plenty of sauce.