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Pork Balls in Lettuce Cups – Mid-week munch up!

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6 December 2016 BY Julie Biuso
SERVES: Makes 40, Serves 8

Pork Balls hero

These are just the thing when you want a substantial nibble – just watch them disappear! Or turn them into a main course with salad.

Ingredients
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1 plump stalk lemongrass 650g (about 1½ pounds) minced (ground) pork Finely grated zest 1 lime 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed Small knob fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 fresh medium-hot red chilli, halved, deseeded and finely chopped ¼ tsp salt ½ cup soft white breadcrumbs 1 large (size 7) free-range egg, lightly beaten For serving: iceberg lettuce leaves, sprigs of mint, sliced red chilli, coriander (cilantro) and Thai basil, and Sweet Chilli Sauce

Method
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The pork balls can be rolled a few hours ahead, ready to cook when you are. If you don’t have fresh breadcrumbs, use slightly less of panko crumbs (panko crumbs are a little drier).

1 Smash lemongrass with a mallet and extract the tender part. Chop finely.

2 Put minced pork in a bowl with lemongrass, lime zest, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli, salt, breadcrumbs and egg. Mix thoroughly then shape into 40 small balls, putting them on a plate or in a shallow container as you do them. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.

3 Cook pork balls on a preheated lightly oiled barbecue hot plate (griddle) over medium heat until golden all over and cooked through; turn often with two spoons to avoid charring and if the hot plate becomes dry, spray with a little vegetable oil. Alternatively, cook the meatballs in a large frying pan (skillet). Heat 3 tablespoons oil and when hot, add as many meatballs as will fit without crowding. Cook on all sides, turning with two spoons, until golden. Repeat with remaining pork balls.

4 Serve balls hot wrapped in lettuce leaves with a smattering of mint, coriander (cilantro) and Thai basil, and sliced chilli and a dribble of chilli sauce.

Pork Balls

Pork Balls Lettuce Wrap

Pork balls 1

Get stuck in and eat with your fingers!

Pork balls 2

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