A mixture of pork and beef mince is optional for these meatballs. Adjika is a Georgian spicy sauce, excellent with meatballs, chicken and vegetables. Adjika keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Meatballs
1 slice | Soft white bread, crusts removed |
¼ cup | 400ml can coconut milk |
500 g | Pork mince (Main) |
1 | Small onion, diced |
2 cans | Garlic cloves, crushed |
1 Tbsp | Sumac |
1 pinch | Ground coriander |
1 pinch | Cayenne pepper |
1 drizzle | Walnut oil |
Adjika sauce
4 | Red chillies (Main) |
4 | Tomatoes |
4 | Garlic cloves, roughly chopped |
¼ cup | Coriander |
¼ cup | Basil leaves |
¼ cup | Dill |
4 Tbsp | Olive oil |
3 Tbsp | Red wine vinegar |
1 pinch | Sugar |
1 pinch | Salt |
Directions
For the meatballs:
- Place the bread in the milk and soak for 5 minutes.
- Combine the pork, onion, garlic and spices in a bowl. Mix well. Add the bread and milk and mix again. Roll into golf-ball sized meatballs.
- Pan-fry the meatballs for about 7 minutes in the oil in a non-stick frying pan, until cooked. Serve topped with Adjika. (Recipe follows.)
For the Adjika:
- To make the sauce, place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a chunky paste is formed.