Indonesian Coconut Beef Balls

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup fresh shredded coconut
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 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.
• 3 knead well with hands.
• 4 add eggs and mix thoroughly.
• 5 shape into 1 inch balls.
• 6 heat oil in wok.
• 7 add balls to oil a few at a time and fry until medium brown and cooked throughout.
• 8 remove.
• 9 drain on paper towels.
• 10 serve hot or at room temperature.