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Pork Meatballs

These juicy Pork Meatballs are infused with garlic, soy sauce, and fish sauce, creating a flavor explosion that’s perfect for family meals or as a delicious appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 9 oz ground pork, preferably not lean Look for pork with a good fat content (at least 15-20%) for maximum juiciness.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced Mince your garlic finely for better flavor distribution.
  • 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use low-sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your salt intake.
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce This adds depth and umami flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 small ice cube (optional, helps keep the meat moist) Can be omitted if you're in a pinch but is recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a pot of water to boil.
  2. Pound the garlic and white peppercorns together in a mortar and pestle until they form a paste.
  3. In a food processor, add the ground pork, garlic and pepper paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and the ice cube. Blitz until combined but not overly smooth.
  4. Using your hands, roll the mixture into ½-inch balls.
Cooking
  1. Carefully drop the meatballs into the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they float and are fully cooked through.
  2. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and serve them.

Notes

Cooked meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months. You can prep the meat mixture a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.