Sticky Chinese meatballs
Everybody loves a meatball and these ones are sweet and spicy and incredibly moreish
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
15
MINUTES
Ingredients
450g pork mince
4 scallions, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Small handful coriander, finely chopped
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 egg
150ml hoisin sauce
2-3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Method
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork mince, scallions, garlic, coriander, soy sauce, sesame oil and egg.
Season with some salt and add some chilli powder or flakes if you want to make it a little spicy.
I like to use my hands to make sure it is well combined.
Form about 20-24 balls around the size of ping pong balls.Â
Add a tablespoon of oil into a large frying pan.
Place over a medium high heat and begin to fry half of your balls.
Cook these for 4-5 minutes, turning throughout and allowing to brown.
In the meantime warm the hoisin sauce in a large bowl in the microwave.
Toss the balls in the sauce and serve with cocktail sticks and toasted sesame seeds as garnish.
Photography by BrĂd O'Donovan
