Name: Thai Basil & Sweet Chilli Blended Chicken Meatballs with Vermicelli Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g chicken mince; 150 g mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Thai basil, finely chopped; ½ red chilli, finely chopped; 1 tsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 250 g vermicelli noodles; ½ spanish onion, thinly sliced; 100 g green beans, trimmed; 100 g broccoli, cut into small florests; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp fish sauce; ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce; ¼ cup water; 2 kaffir lime leaves; ½ bunch Thai basil leaves; 1 lime, additional

Thai Basil & Sweet Chilli Blended Chicken Meatballs with Vermicelli Noodles

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Approx. cost per serve $5.68

Ingredients:

350 g chicken mince

150 g mushrooms, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

1 tbsp Thai basil, finely chopped

½ red chilli, finely chopped

1 tsp fish sauce

2 tbsp sesame oil

250 g vermicelli noodles

½ spanish onion, thinly sliced

100 g green beans, trimmed

100 g broccoli, cut into small florests

Sauce:

Juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp fish sauce

¼ cup sweet chilli sauce

¼ cup water

2 kaffir lime leaves

½ bunch Thai basil leaves

1 lime, additional

Instructions:

1

To make the meatballs, place the chicken mince, chopped mushrooms, coriander, Thai basil, chilli and fish sauce in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Roll into small meatballs (about 1 tbsp each).

2

Heat half of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the onion for 2 minutes. Add green beans and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.

4

Return the meatballs to the pan and toss to combine.

5

Add sweet chilli sauce, lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, ¼ cup water, and 1 kaffir lime leaf to the pan. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

6

Prepare the noodles, soak or cook the vermicelli noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

7

To serve, divide the cooked noodles between bowls, spoon over the meatballs and any extra sauce, top with fresh thai basil leaves, finely shredded kaffir lime leaf and a wedge of lime.

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