Name: Asian pork & prawn balls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 100g raw large prawns (peeled); 100g minced meat (pork); 1 egg white; 1 garlic, minced; 1 tsp chopped coriander; 1 Tbsp grated ginger; 3 drops of sesame oil; Oil , salt and pepper; For Serving: coriander, chives

Asian pork & prawn balls

10 Jun 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Background

Pork & prawn balls are very popular in South-East Asia, served in broth or with stir-fried vegetables. This simple, non-spicy version is best served with a dip, so it's perfect for parties or as an appetizer, or just as a snack for your lunch-box or a picnic.

Ingredients

100g raw large prawns (peeled)
100g minced meat (pork)
1 egg white
1 garlic, minced
1 tsp chopped coriander
1 Tbsp grated ginger
3 drops of sesame oil
Oil , salt and pepper
For Serving: coriander, chives

Instructions

In a food processor, blend the egg white, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and coriander.
Add the minced pork, then season with salt and pepper. Form small (2-3cm ) balls and cook them in plenty of hot oil in a wok or deep pan until golden.
Drain them on paper towels.
Serve warm or at room temperature with chopped herbs scattered on top.