Vietnamese Meatball Noodle Bowl

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together in bowl. Form each into about 2 inch meatballs. Chill.

Step 2

Preheat grill, then place these on an oiled  grill tray and slowly grill at medium high heat while turning them as they brown.  Or you could skewer them like shish kebab and grill them slowly also or fry them in a tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet on the stove.

Step 3

Soak rice noodles in very hot or boiling water according to package directions.  Let soften for about 10 minutes. You may have to keep changing your water to get these soft enough. Texture and consistency  is important here. Not too soft, not too hard. And it is not an exact science! Drain well when they are ready.

Step 4

Prepare all ingredients for the noodle bowl and set aside.

Step 5

Put a handful of noodles in a bowl. Top with lettuce. Top with mint, basil, cilantro, jalapenos, slices of cucumbers and bean sprouts.  Add some carrot daikon salad. Place meatballs on last. Garnish with peanuts. Serve with Nuoc Cham on the side so diners can add as needed.