ALMONDIGAS (MeatBall Noodle Soup)

This is our favorite comfort food. My Mama always make this for us especially during the rainy season.

Recipe By : MAMA DADING
Serving Size : 10
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup ground beef
1 cup ground pork
3 cloves garlic minced (divide into 2, for meat balls and sauté)
1 medium egg
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chicken broth or rice water
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 bundles Misua (Extra thin rice noodles) – cut
1 sprig Thai basil (Optional)
1 piece green onions (thinly sliced)
Oil for deep frying
S & P To taste


1. Combine the first 6 ingredients and form into small sized balls.

2. Fry meat balls until brown. Set aside

3. Sauté garlic and onion.

4. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

5. Drop in meat balls slowly and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Add misua noodles, bring to a boil.

7. Add Thai basil (optional) and season.

8. Should serve hot. Garnish with green onions.

INIT NGA SABAW, LAMI KAAYO LABI TING-ULAN - HOT SOUP IS VERY GOOD ESP. ON RAINY DAYS