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Lemongrass Turkey Meatball Vermicelli Bowl

Vietnamese vermicelli noodle bowl with fresh veggies + lemongrass turkey meatballs! So flavorful with fresh herbs + a homemade fish sauce dressing to toss together! Healthy, delicious & can be made with chicken, beef or pork!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, vietnamese
Keyword lemongrass turkey meatballs, vietnamese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Winnie Kison

Ingredients

Lemongrass Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro for garnish

Fish Sauce

  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

In Bowl:

  • 4 cups cooked vermicelli noodles
  • chopped lettuce
  • bean sprouts
  • shredded carrots
  • peanuts for garnish
  • mint/cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, egg, garlic, lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, ground ginger, salt, pepper and cilantro.
  • Form into 1-1/2 inch round balls. Preheat pan to medium heat with olive oil. Add meatballs and cook until browned and cooked throughout.
  • Add into bowl with vermicelli + fresh veggies or wrap in little lettuce cups!