1 large cucumber, seeds removed & cut into 10 cm matchsticks
1 cup (80 g) purple cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup (110 g) cup bean sprouts
1 x 120 g bag mixed lettuce leaves, roughly chopped
½ bunch coriander, washed & roughly chopped
½ bunch Vietnamese mint leaves, washed
2 spring onion stalks, sliced thin
⅓ cup fried shallots
⅓ cup roasted peanuts, unsalted & roughly chopped
Lime wedges, to serve
Directions
Preheat air-fryer or oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Meanwhile, remove 1 teaspoon of seasoning and set aside for the dressing. Combine remaining seasoning with pork mince. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Scoop a heaped tablespoon of mixture and roll between the palms of your hands to create a small meatball. Repeat until all the mixture is used; mixture should make 20 meatballs.
Transfer meatballs to a tray lined with baking paper or to an air-fryer basket and spray with cooking oil. Cook in the oven or air-fryer for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature is 70°C).
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine all ingredients for the Nuoc Cham dressing.
Soak vermicelli noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let water run off before using.
Either serve as individual portions, or as a large platter. Group ingredients on your selected serving dish as pictured and drizzle over dressing. Top with cooked meatballs and serve with fresh lime wedges.
Recipe Tip
Swap chicken for pork - coat 500 g of thinly sliced pork loin in Seasoning and cook. Enjoy with all the same ingredients!