Date and Ginger Pork Meatballs Recipe

Name: Date and Ginger Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750g pork mince; 125g tub PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup (185g) dates, pitted, halved; 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 2 tablespoons oil; couscous, to serve; Sauce; 1 1/2 cups (375mls) water; 1 onion, grated; 1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander; 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper, to taste; juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

750g pork mince
125g tub PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 cup (185g) dates, pitted, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
2 tablespoons oil
couscous, to serve
Sauce
1 1/2 cups (375mls) water
1 onion, grated
1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander
1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
juice of 1 lemon

1
Combine the pork, Philly*, onion, dates, coriander and ginger in a large bowl.
2
Chill for 15 minutes until firm and then roll into walnut-sized balls.
3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
4
Cook meatballs in batches until well browned.
5
Add all the sauce ingredients to the pan except for the lemon juice.
6
Bring to the boil; add meatballs, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until reduced by half.
7
Add the lemon juice and stir through.
8
Serve on couscous.

664

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750g pork mince, 125g tub PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 1 cup (185g) dates, pitted, halved, and more.

Yes, Date and Ginger 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.

Date and Ginger Pork Meatballs

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