
Bola-Bola
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield
3 dozen
Bola-bola are crispy, fried Filipino pork meatballs that will be a winner at any gathering. Serve them with a sweet, tangy dipping sauce at your next party or atop a bowl of steamed jasmine rice for a simple meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound ground pork
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Banana ketchup, optional
- Chopped green onions, optional
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls.
In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry meatballs, a few at a time, until golden brown on all sides, 2-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with banana ketchup and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 meatball: 49 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the meatballs in flour or bread crumbs before frying for a crisp coating. Serve plain or with a dipping sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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