Vietnamese Pork Meatballs for Banh Mi

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   Step 1: Mix the meatball mixture until just combined.

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   Step 2: Roll 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each ball.

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   Step 3: Mix the cornflour with a splash of chicken stock, then add it to a skillet with all the remaining sauce ingredients.

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   Step 4: Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring regularly so it does not catch on the bottom. Gently add the meatballs.

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   Step 5: Cook the meatballs gently in the liquid for 7 minutes, turning them occasionally.

   
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   Step 6: If you are not serving the meatballs immediately, remove them from the sauce to stop them from cooking further.

Serving

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   Step 7: Stuff the meatballs into Banh Mi.

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   Step 8: Alternatively, garnish with freshly chopped red chilli, coriander, and shallots, and serve over rice with the sauce.