When we think of meatballs, do we automatically conjure up images of the Italian type basking in an oozy cheesy and tomato sauce?

In many ways that was how I had known of meatballs for most of my childhood years … and picturing those bite sized morsels wrapped in a layer of that comforting sauce was what I frequently craved.

When I started to cook and to take charge of a household myself, I was looking for ways to make easy (and inexpensive) meals that were more of an Asian influence… something that could typically be served with a bowl of steamed rice. In fact, most nights, rice graced our tables and our only requirement was that we had a meat dish and a vegetable dish to accompany it.

When I first made my version of meatballs, my family couldn’t get enough of these… the more they ate the more they ate!! What could be simpler than just grabbing a lot of Pork Mince, seasoning with a few herbs and spices and frying them to a golden perfection?

The secret to these is simply in the ingredients , especially incorporating some freshly chopped garlic and coriander in the mix which really enhances the taste. When frying, you will find that some of these bits will come away from the meat mixture but grab them up from the oil and add them back in as a garnish when serving. Eat with rice, salad or even as a finger food. Delicious!

Try my Asian Pork Meatballs recipe.