Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Coconut Beef Balls

Name: Indonesian Coconut Beef Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 meatballs
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove; 0.25 tsp shrimp paste; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 lb ground beef; 1 cup fresh shredded coconut; 2 eggs; 2 cup oil

Pan-cooked beef, coconut and coriander, warmed with clove.

30 min · Serves 20 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Combine onion, garlic, shrimp paste, coriander, sugar, salt and black pepper in bowl, making sure shrimp paste is completely combined with remaining ingredients.
2
Add beef and coconut. Knead well with hands. Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Shape into 1 inch balls.
3
Heat oil in wok. Add balls to oil a few at a time and fry until medium brown and cooked throughout.
4
Remove. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or at room temperature.