Moroccan Lettuce-wrapped Meatballs

Description

Lettuce-wrapped meatballs are an authentic Moroccan meat dish and contain a blend of spices that'll blow your mind! Delicious!

• This recipe serves 8 to 10.

Ingredients

• 4 oz ground pork
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 10 baby romaine lettuce leaves
• 5 mint leaves
• 5 cilantro leaves
• ½ cup chili sauce

Directions

1. Mix the pork, scallion, ras el hanout, cilantro, sesame seeds and as much salt and pepper as necessary together.
2. Roll the mixture into about 20 balls.
3. Put the cornstarch on a flat surface or plate and roll the balls in it.
4. Make sure they are lightly and evenly coated.
5. Heat the oil in a frying pan and, when it's hot, fry the meatballs on a medium heat for 4 minutes, making sure each is well browned.
6. When they're cooked, drain any excess oil off.
7. Place a meatball on a lettuce leaf with a mint or cilantro leaf on top.
8. The chili sauce is to be used as a dip.