December 15th, 2008 by Lola

Who doesn’t like meatballs? Even vegetarian ones are absolutely gorgeous!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean pork mince
• 2 slices of white toast bread, cut into small pieces
• ½ cup milk
• 5 tbsp white bread crumbs
• 6 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped

You’ll also need a plate, a large bowl, large frying pan and ¼ cup of vegetable oil.

If you’re a fan of wine you can add a splash of white one, to give the meat balls a hint of it.

Method:

1.       In a plate soak the bread in the milk for a couple of minutes then squeeze them dry and transfer to a large bowl.

2.       In the large bowl add the rest of ingredients.

3.       Using both your hands knead the mixture, until all the ingredients are mixed in and the mixture is smooth.

4.       Shape the mixture into small balls.

5.       In a heated large pan heat 1/8 of the vegetable oil.

6.       Fry about 8 meatballs at a time over a medium heat.

7.       Shake the pan often to roll the balls onto different sides.

8.       Cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes or until cooked in the middle, to check cut one of the balls in half.

Enjoy these hot with tomato sauce and spaghetti or cold on their own just as delicious!