Mix meatball ingredients in an electric blender, turning into fine paste
Turn paste into balls, drop into water that is seasoned with garlic powder and salt
Bring to boil until balls are floating
Remove balls with slotted spoon and drop them into a bowl filled with water and ice cubes
Remove balls from ice bath, store until ready to use
Slice green onions and place into a pot filled with water (if you have beef bones, drop it into the pot too, bring to boil before adding green onions, remove scums, and proceed with steps bellow)
Add in fried garlic
Make a paste from shallots and garlic, drop paste into the pot
Season with vegeta powder, white pepper powder
Place rice noodle into a serving bowl, add meatballs
Pour hot broth
Top with fried onion and serve immediately, topped with hot sauce and sweet soy sauce, if using