Filipino Almondigas

Filipino Almondigas (or “Meatball Noodle Soup”) is a hearty and filling meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. Simple and budget friendly, it’s regularly on rotation in most Filipino homes, with ingredient variations depending on what’s locally available as well as personal preferences. With delicious morsels of seasoned ground pork and noodles in a rich, comforting broth, this no-fuss, gluten-free version is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Filipino Almondigas

Course

Main
Prep time

15 Mins
cook time

25 Mins
servings

4
Author

@cookandsavor

Ingredients

1lb ground pork
¼ cup green onions, chopped, half for garnish
2 tbsp carrots, finely chopped
1 large egg
1½ tbsp tapioca flour
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp gluten-free oyster sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 carton low sodium chicken broth
4oz (half a pack) Lotus Foods Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles
1 bunch baby spinach

product used in the recipe

Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles

1

To make the meatballs, combine pork, green onions, carrots, egg, tapioca flour, salt, pepper, and oyster sauce. Form into 1½” balls and set aside.
2

Sauté garlic and onion in a pot until fragrant (~2-3 mins).
3

Add broth, bring to a boil, then carefully add meatballs one by one and simmer for 20 mins.
4

Prepare noodles according to directions on package, then add to the pot of simmering meatballs. Mix and cook in the broth for 1-2 mins.
5

Add spinach, stir, and turn off heat.
6

Ladle soup into serving bowls, top with green onions and serve.