Asian Pork Meatballs Recipe

Name: Asian Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 of fresh mint, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; olive oil, for frying; FOR THE ORIENTAL DIPPING SAUCE; 1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped; 3 scallions, finely sliced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

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 of fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, for frying
FOR THE ORIENTAL DIPPING SAUCE
1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
3 scallions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons clear honey, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 lb ground pork, 4 scallions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Asian Pork Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Pork Meatballs

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