Name: These Sticky Plum and Ginger Pork Meatballs are a weeknight winner
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ¼ cup Sweet Plum Marinade; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp chilli paste (sambal oelek); 1 bunch baby pak choy, halved lengthways; Steamed jasmine rice, toasted sesame seeds, to serve; MEATBALLS; 500g pork mince; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1 tbsp finely grated ginger; 1 egg

These Sticky Plum and Ginger Pork Meatballs are a weeknight winner

This saucy, satisfying dish is sure to earn a spot in your dinner rotation.

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Serves 4

Prep

12M

Cook

18M

Total

30M

Ingredients

¼ cup Sweet Plum Marinade

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp chilli paste (sambal oelek)

1 bunch baby pak choy, halved lengthways

Steamed jasmine rice, toasted sesame seeds, to serve

MEATBALLS

500g pork mince

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

4 green onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp finely grated ginger

1 egg

Method

Step 1

Combine marinade, soy sauce, honey and chilli in a jug. Set aside.

Step 2

MEATBALLS Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls (makes 24).

Step 3

Lightly spray a 7-litre air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place meatballs in basket. Air-fry on 190C for 10 mins, until browned.

Step 4

Transfer meatballs to a clean, large heatproof bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the sauce mixture. Toss to coat. Return to air fryer basket. Air fry on 180C for 3-4 mins until meatballs are cooked and well-glazed. Return to same bowl.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce mixture with 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan over a medium heat until hot.

Step 6

Drizzle heated sauce mixture over meatballs. Cover to keep warm.

Step 7

Add pak choy to air fryer basket. Spray with cooking oil. Air fry on 180C for 3-4 mins, until just tender.

Step 8

To serve, arrange rice, meatballs and pak choy on plates. Drizzle over any sauce mixture left in bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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