Taiwanese-style Meatballs with Iceberg Lettuce and Sweet Chilli Sauce

Ingredients

 * 350g minced Beef
 * 1 tbsp fresh root ginger, chopped
 * 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 25g chopped coriander
 * 1 large spring Onion, chopped
 * 2 tbsp rice wine
 * 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 tsp sesame oil
 * 2 tbsp light soy sauce
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp Sugar
 * 1 fresh red chilli, chopped
 * 1 egg yolk
 * 1 iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
 * 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Directions

 * 1) Place the Beef, ginger, garlic, coriander, spring Onion, rice wine, pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, Sugar, chilli and egg yolk in a bowl.
 * 2) Mix together and shape into small meatballs. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or saucepan.
 * 3) Fry the meatballs in batches until cooked through and browned.
 * 4) Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the meatballs on kitchen paper. Wrap each one in an iceberg lettuce leaf, securing with a toothpick, and serve either with sweet chilli sauce or coconut noodles.