Taste, and adjust by adding more fish sauce, soy, sesame, lime and sugar as necessary. Add the noodles to the bowl, and toss, adding a splash of water, if necessary, to loosen. Add the garlic and spices, cook, stirring, for two minutes more, until fragrant, then take off the heat and set aside. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then stir in the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and turn off the heat. Once cooked, remove from the heat and leave the meatballs to rest in their sauce for five minutes.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2021 06:00 UTC