Ingredients:

For Meatballs:
3 to 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), leaves and roots, chopped
1 lb of ground pork, approximately
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
1 tablesppon (15 ml) fish sauce
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
1 egg
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) bread crumbs, fresh
1/2 cup or up to 1 cup (125 ml to 250 ml) carrot, grated
salt and pepper, several grinds of each
For Soup:
1 cup (250 ml) Chinese or regular green cabbage, shredded or very finely sliced
6 to 8 scallions/green onions, shredded or thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) sesame oil
5 cups (just under 1200 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
1 piece (1") fresh gingerroot, grated or very finely chopped
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) sugar (granulated or palm sugar if you have it)