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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Fresh, zingy meatballs served with an oriental dipping sauce – great party food for family or friends. Time does not include 30 mins chilling time. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons clear honey |
3 tablespoons fish sauce |
1 lb ground pork |
4 scallions, finely chopped |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
2 teaspoons lemongrass, very finely chopped |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
olive oil, for frying |
1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped |
3 scallions, finely sliced |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
2 tablespoons light soy sauce |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
Directions:
1. Make the meatballs:.
2. Gently warm the honey in a non-stick frying pan, add the fish sauce and stir to make a syrup. Leave to cool.
3. Put pork in a bowl and fold in honey syrup, scallions, garlic, lemongrass, cornstarch, mint and cilantro.
4. Mix and season with salt and lots of black pepper.
5. Shape into 20 balls and put on a tray lined with greaseproof paper. Chill for 30 minutes
6. To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients together, then set aside.
7. Brush the balls with olive oil and fry for 3-4 mins each side.
8. Serve with the sauce.
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