Spicy Pork & Rice Noodle Meatballs with Laksa Sauce

By: Cheryl M

***FOR THE SPICY PORK MEATBALLS
500 grams Lean Minced Pork
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 egg - lightly whisked
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked rice stick/ vermicelli noodles - slightly chopped ( so they are not too long )
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 whole birds eye chilli finely chopped
*** Vegetable Oil for pan frying the meatballs
***INGREDIENTS FOR THE LAKSA SAUCE
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 heaping tablespoon Valcom Laksa Paste
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 can coconut cream
4 servings steamed Chinese Broccoli
***GARNISH
Lime wedges , Fresh coriander leaves, sliced spring onions, sesame seeds, crispy fried shallots, finely sliced red chilli

***METHOD FOR THE PORK MEATBALLS Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl & mix until well combined. Form meatballs into a golf ball size ball , then flatten slightly.Heat vegetable oil in heavy bottomed frying pan over medium/low heat , pan fry meatballs until golden on each side & cooked through ( approximately 10 minutes) remove meatballs from pan & set aside to keep warm .
***FOR THE LAKSA SAUCE:In the frying pan over medium heat add the garlic & ginger , saute for 1 minute before adding the Laksa paste, cook for 5 minutes before adding the chicken stock & coconut cream. Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes
*** Dishing UpIn each serving bowl place 4 cooked meatballs & steamed Chinese Broccoli, pour Laksa Sauce overtop, garnish with fresh lime wedges , coriander, spring onions, sesame seeds & crispy fried shallots