Fresh, zingy meatballs served with a lip-smacking dipping sauce – great party food for family or friends
Total time1 hr
Makes 20, serves 4 adults and 4 kids
2 tbsp clear honey3 tbsp fish sauce450g minced pork4 spring onions, finely chopped1small garlic clove, crushed2 tsp lemongrass, finely chopped1 tsp cornflour1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint2 tbsp finely chopped fresh corianderolive oil for frying
STEP 1Make the meatballs. Gently warm the honey in a non-stick frying pan, add the fish sauce and stir to make a syrup. Leave to cool.STEP 2Put pork in a bowl and fold in honey syrup, spring onions, garlic, lemongrass, cornflour, mint and coriander. Mix and season with salt and lots of black pepper.STEP 3Shape into 20 balls and put on a tray lined with greaseproof paper. Chill for 30 mins. To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients together, then set aside.STEP 4Brush the balls with olive oil and fry for 3-4 mins each side. Serve with the sauce.
