Cha Dum (Vietnamese Meat Loaf) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sirloin or 1/2 lb ground chuck and 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 1 1/2 oz dried bean thread vermicelli (mung bean threads)
- 2 T finely chopped shallots or red onions
- 1 T minced garlic
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 T fish sauce (try subbing in some superior dark soy sauce, as discussed above)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 beaten egg
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 546g | |
| Calories 885 | |
| Calories from Fat 449 | 51% |
| Total Fat 49.82g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 19.8g | 79% |
| Trans Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 481mg | 160% |
| Sodium 1308mg | 55% |
| Potassium 1670mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 5.3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.15g | 1% |
| Protein 97.43g | 156% |
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