Bola Bola Meatballs

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Easy Bola Bola (Filipino meatballs) combine pork, panko breadcrumbs, carrots, and onions to create a versatile meatball recipe. Tender and tasty on the inside then deep-fried and crispy on the outside! The perfect appetizer or dinner idea!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: Bola Bola Recipe, Filipino meatballs, fried meatballs

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
½ small onion, finely diced, about ¼ cup
1 small carrot, grated, about ¼ cup
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
canola or vegetable oil, for frying
sweet chili sauce, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the 1 pound ground pork, ½ small onion,1 small carrot,2 cloves garlic,¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, e1 large egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Mix everything until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and set aside.
Fill a large skillet halfway with canola or vegetable oil,. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Using tongs or a spider spatula, add the meatballs to the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry the meatballs, flipping halfway through until cooked through and browned on the outside, about 4-5 minutes.
Cool on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve the meatballs warm with a side of sweet chili sauce, for dipping.

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