My very first job in the hospitality industry was at a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant in my hometown. I remember the aromas coming out of the kitchen and the Vietnamese women, cooking at the stove. Nicole, the owner inspired so much in me. Though I had grown up in the kitchen, I had never experienced the rush of restaurant life and once I got a taste, I was hooked.
These meatballs are inspired by the amazing cooks at The Lemon Grass Restaurant in the ’90s. They inspired me in ways they will never know. I will be forever grateful.
I hope you enjoy these easy meatballs as much as my wife does. We eat them as an appetizer, in a bun, wrapped in a piece of crisp lettuce or with rice. You can absolutely sub out fresh ingredients, but I wanted this recipe to be easy and approachable for anyone. We don’t always have fresh ginger or garlic in our kitchens, but we can’t let that stop us so we use the spice powders and granules to make these meatballs come together quickly and easily.
Grab the full recipe and free recipe card here:
And for a traditional version go check out Kwan with A Taste of Asia
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