Give classic meatloaf an Asian twist with coriander and chilli, then serve with fresh noodle salad for an easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 600g pork mince
- 1/4 cup char siu sauce (see note)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 small red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
- 225g can sliced bamboo shoots, drained, finely chopped
Herb and noodle salad
- 250g dried rice vermicelli noodles
- 2 lemons, peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, torn
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease 4 holes of a 6-hole, 3/4 cup-capacity texas muffin pan.
- Step 2Combine mince, 2 tablespoons char siu sauce, garlic, fish sauce, coriander, chilli and bamboo shoots in a bowl.
- Step 3Divide mixture between prepared muffin holes. Brush tops with remaining char sui sauce. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Stand meatloaves in pan for 5 minutes.
- Step 4Meanwhile, make herb and noodle salad: Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Return noodles to bowl. Using scissors, cut noodles into 8cm lengths. Segment lemons over noodles. Add mint, coriander, cucumber and oil. Toss gently to combine.
- Step 5Gently lift meatloaves from holes. Serve with noodle salad.
Nutrition
2432 kj
Energy
19g
Fat Total
6g
Saturated Fat
3g
Fibre
34g
Protein
81mg
Cholesterol
1390.68mg
Sodium
12g
Carbs (sugar)
63g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Char siu is available from Asian food shops.
- Author: Liz Macri
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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