Are you ready for the weekend? I am so ready for relaxing and doing nothing. We might go snowshoeing, but aside from that nothing is planned. This was a crazy week with delays, and school cancellations, I am ready for it to be over. Next weekend is my son’s birthday party, as well as another party for one of his friends (that involves a sleepover). So I think we all need our rest now.
One thing you know about me, if you visit here often, is I like meatballs. I like Italian meatballs, Indian meatballs, Turkey meatballs…pretty much any kind. So today’s recipe shouldn’t come as a shock to you. I also tend to like things that have a little heat. Not a lot of heat, like my husband; just enough to let you know it is there. This can be easily adjusted to have a little or a lot of heat, so don’t be scared!
My brother was here the other day and wanted to know what I used my Chinese 5-spice powder for. I wasn’t sure if he didn’t think I was “worldly” enough to have jar, or if he was just looking for more ideas for himself. This Five Spice Pork Lo Mein is the main culprit of the spice, but this is going to become a close second. It gives the meatballs so much flavor. Even my 7 year old was happy to have this for dinner!
Asian Meatballs with Spicy Rice Noodles
Slightly spicy rice noodles with Asian spiced meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 Tbls Chinese 5-Spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, , grated
- 1 package rice noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbls water
- 1 lime, , juiced
- 1 Tbls brown sugar
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 2 green onions, , thinly sliced
- Cilantro, , garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl mix together sausage, 5-spice, garlic and grated ginger. Mix until well combined. Shape into small 1 inch meatballs. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
- In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, water, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and olive oil. Pour into a small saucepan, and heat for a few minutes.
- Combine sauce with the rice noodles. Serve topped with a few meatballs, green onions and cilantro.
Notes
Adapted from Bev Cooks
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 497Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 98mgSodium 1956mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 24g
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Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Love the spicy rice noodles. These flavors are right up my alley!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Sounds delicious Erin! I love the combination of ingredients and of course I could never resist meatballs and noodles:) Tempting pics!
Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says
This recipe is calling my name for dinner tonight! Easy, delicious, done.
Have a great weekend! Hope you get to relax 🙂
xo Jackie
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
Yum, yum! I’m also a fan of meatballs 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Yes please, this sounds wonderful. Love the spicy rice noodles!
Kate @ Kate from Scratch says
Looks delicious!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
These look so scrumptious, Erin! Love this tasty twist on my usual Italian spaghetti and meatballs… This is happening, for sure!
Ramona says
Another fantastic Asian dish.. I could eat a whole bowl of both the meatballs and the noodles. 🙂
Valerie says
Yes! Love the idea of adding fresh ginger to meatballs! (I like a little bit of heat too!)
Patty says
I like meatballs too-I need to get more in my weekly dinners..I think I’ll start with your recipe-thanks Erin 😉
Toby @ Plate Fodder says
love those spicy meatballs!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Neat! This looks so tasty! Gonna make this a part of my week night dinner repertoire!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Ooooh I think I just found tonight’s dinner!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Looks tasty and easy. The spicier the better. Delish!
The Café Sucre Farine says
These look wonderful and I love them combined with the flavorful noodles, I can’t ever get enough Asian.
Tracey says
We’re on a huge meatball kick right now, I think I’ve tried five or six new recipes in just the past month 🙂 Looks like I’m adding a seventh to the menu now…I can’t get enough of Asian flavors lately!
Suzanne says
Right up my alley these days, I’m getting more brave with Asian recipes and this looks like a good one.
kita says
Snowshoeing? Im taking it spring has not sprung for you?
These meatballs sound great! I really need to get back into some Asian themed dinners – the BF loves them.
Lora @cakeduchess says
Spicy is the way I like my noodle dishes. Delicious noodle recipe I’ve got to make. Can’t believe how cold it is still over there. hope it warms up soon for you, Erin.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Love meatballs! I’ve never tried Asian ones, though. I think I’ll have to try. 🙂