THAI MEATBALLS
Thai Meatballs
Serve: 2
Ingredients:
500 gram Mince pork
3 tbs Cornflour
1 tsp Bicarbonate soda
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground white pepper
1 tsp Garlic granules
1 tsp Sugar
1 handful Ice cubes
1 bowl Cold Water
Method
– Put the minced pork, garlic granules, bicarbonate soda, cornflour, salt, pepper and sugar into a mixing bowl. Then mix all the ingredients together by hands.
-Blend the mixture with an electric blender, until the mixture becomes smooth in consistency.
-Transfer the meatballs mixture into a container/bowl. Cover it with cling film, then put it in a freezer for approx 2 hours.
-Takes the meatball mixture out of the freezer then start to shape and roll the mixture into balls.
-Heat the water in a saucepan but do not bring it to a boil. Gently transfer the meatballs into the water. Wait until the meatballs release their density and float back up to the surface of the water.
-Put the ice cubes in a big bowl of cold water. Scoop the floating meatballs out and put them in the icy cold water. Wait until the meatballs sink to the bottom of the bowl.
-Drain all the excess water. Cook and enjoy Thai Meatballs however you like.
Tips:
-Lightly blend the meatballs mixture if you like a bit of bite in your meatballs. Adjust the blender to how you like their consistency.
– Dampen your fingers and palms with water or oil before and in between shaping the meatballs to get rid of the sticky mixture on your hands.
– This Thai Meatballs recipe is half cooked. Thais often prepare meatballs in advance, then re-cook and put them in mouthwatering noodles soup. You can also grill or fry the meatballs and serve with dipping sweet chilli sauce.
