Pork Sesame Balls

• Makes: 18 balls

• Preparation time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min

• Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) minced pork
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 oz (25g) peanuts, finely chopped
• 1 inch (2.5cm) root ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
• dash of sesame oil
• salt and pepper to season
• 7 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

• Method

• Pre-heat the oven to 200 c, 400 f, gas mark 6.
• In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients, except the sesame seeds, until thoroughly combined.
• Place the sesame seeds in a saucepan over a medium heat and dry fry until they turn golden brown.
• Divide the mixture into 18, shape into balls and roll in the sesame seeds.
• Place on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.