Meatballs And Rice Noodles

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
An Asian spin on spaghetti and meatballs, these pork and beef balls are nestled atop spicy rice noodles flavored with lime, garlic, and fish sauce. Try grinding 2/3 pound shrimp as a substitute for the pork mixture; the shrimp cooks in just 6 minutes.
TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES
== Ingredients ==
* 3 tablespoons chopped shallots
* 2 teaspoons fish sauce
* 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 bacon slice
* 6 ounces ground sirloin
* 6 ounces lean ground pork
* Cooking spray
* 10 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli or thin rice stick noodles
* 1/2 cup warm water
* 6 tablespoons sugar
* 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
* 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
* 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
== Directions ==
# Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
# Add beef and pork; pulse to combine.
# Divide meat mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a 1-inch ball.
# Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
# Add meatballs; cook 10 minutes or until meatballs are done, browning on all sides.
# Cook noodles in boiling water 6 minutes; drain.
# Combine 1/2 cup warm water and next 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
# Combine basil, cilantro, and mint.
# Divide noodles evenly among 4 plates; top each serving with 3 meatballs.
# Drizzle each serving with about 1/3 cup sauce; sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons herb mixture.
Yield: 4 servings
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