Bun Cha Pork Meatball Noodle Bowls

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from the heat. Line a sheet pan with foil.

2. 2

   Mix the pork with 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, half the minced garlic, chopped green onions and pepper. Form into small flat patties.

3. 3

   Broil the patties 5-6 minutes per side until browned and 160°F inside.

4. 4

   Meanwhile cook the noodles per the package, rinse in cold water and drain. Shred the lettuce and cut the carrots and cucumber into matchsticks.

5. 5

   For the sauce, stir the remaining fish sauce, sugar and garlic with the lime juice and 1/2 cup warm water.

6. 6

   Serve noodles, vegetables and patties in bowls with the sauce spooned over.