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Meatballs with Herb Salad

These meatballs have a surprise filling! - by Amy Sinclair
  • 18 Apr 2019
Meatballs with Herb Salad
Prep: 45 Minutes - Cook: 20 Minutes - A little effort - Serves 4
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These meatballs are similar to arancini, where cheese is stuffed into the centre. It’s vital that you shape the meatballs leaving no gaps, or you will lose your lovely surprise filling.

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS

8 cardamom pods

2 tsp coriander seeds

4 large garlic cloves, crushed

200g pork mince

300g lean minced beef

½ tsp turmeric

good pinch chilli powder (or to taste)

1 egg, beaten

150g cream cheese

groundnut oil, for frying

200g baby plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthways

4 shallots, very finely sliced

2 tbsp flaked almonds

FOR THE SALAD

150g mixed salad leaves

2 tbsp each finely chopped mint leaves, chopped chives, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and finely chopped oregano

1 tsp white wine vinegar

1 tsp English mustard

3-4 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods. Grind them to a fine powder with the coriander seeds with a pestle and mortar. Finely chop the garlic, sprinkle over some coarse sea salt and mix to a fine paste with the side of a knife. Put the minced meat, garlic paste, freshly ground spices, turmeric and chilli powder, and the beaten egg in a bowl and mix until well combined. 

  2. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into 12 ping-pong ball sized meatballs. Lightly oil a chopping board, gently flatten each meatball into a disc and place 1 tsp of cream cheese in the centre of each. Carefully bring up the meat to enclose the cheese, pinching to seal, then roll carefully to reshape into meatballs.

  3. Heat a large frying pan and add 2 tbsp oil. Fry the meatballs for 10-12 mins, turning frequently until cooked. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Increase the heat and fry the tomatoes, cut-side down, for 2-3 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon. Wipe the pan, add a little more oil and fry the shallots. Remove and set aside.

  4. Meanwhile, toss the salad leaves and herbs together in a bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and oil together, season and drizzle over the salad. Toss gently to coat.

  5. To serve, heap salad onto plates and put the meatballs and tomatoes on the side. Garnish with the almonds and shallots.

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