Chicken Meatballs in Asian-Style Noodle Broth

Quick, healthy chicken meatballs and noodles simmered in a spicy, ginger-infused broth with fresh Thai herbs and lime.

Healthy Chicken Asian Quick Meatballs Noodle Soup

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

322.1

kcal / serving

644.2 kcal total

Carbs

19.1g

per serving

38.2 g total

Fat

14.3g

per serving

28.6 g total

Protein

29.2g

per serving

58.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

heaped tsp

Cornflour

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Thai Fish Sauce

nam pla

tsp

Soy Sauce

to taste

Fruits

piece

Lime

juice only

GrainsCereals

Rice Noodles

thin egg or rice noodles

Liquids

Chicken Stock

Meat

200

Chicken Mince

NutsSeeds

piece

Lime Leaf

shredded

stalk

Lemongrass

tough outer leaves discarded, soft inner core finely chopped

piece

Star Anise

piece

Thai Basil Leaves

chopped

small bunch

Coriander

chopped

small handful

Mint Leaves

chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Vegetable Oil

tsp

Toasted Sesame Oil

to taste

Vegetables

2.5

Fresh Root Ginger

peeled and finely sliced

piece

Spring Onions

thinly sliced

piece

Red Chilli

sliced, plus extra to garnish

Method

Mix meatball ingredients except oil in a bowl and shape into walnut-sized balls.

Fry meatballs in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until golden.

Boil stock in a wok and add fish sauce, star anise, and ginger.

Simmer noodles in the stock for one minute.

Stir in spring onions, chilli, and meatballs and simmer for 3 minutes.

Add Thai basil, sesame oil, and soy sauce to taste.

Divide noodles and meatballs into bowls and pour over the broth.

Garnish with coriander, mint, extra chilli, and lime juice.