Ana's Timorese fried rice and pork meatballs recipe

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"This is a great meal to make for kids. I’ve been making meatballs for a long time. In Timor, we cook it a lot for meals and celebrations and pray for the past. It is very special, we have it for birthday parties and celebrations. The meaning of the meatball is family tradition. It’s a special meal and has value to the family."

- Ana

MEATBALLS (for 10 people)

• 1.5kg pork mince meat
• 1 onion
• 4 eggs
• 1 kg corn flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

1. In a large bowl, add the pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Mix the ingredients together by hand.
2. Slowly add in the water and mix well.
3. Add in the corn flour and mix well.
4. Add the oil to a large pot and heat.
5. When the oil is ready (about 165°C), drop approximately a teaspoon size rounded meatballs into the hot oil *.
6. Deep fry until the meatballs are golden brown.

FRIED RICE

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil  
• 1kg rice
• 4 eggs
• Peas
• Salt
• Pepper
• Ham
• Soy Sauce

Method

1. Cook the rice in a large saucepan of boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and leave to cool.
2. Heat oil in non-stick wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add eggs. Swirl over base to form an omelette. Cook for 2 minutes or until set. Transfer to a chopping board. Set aside to cool slightly. Roll up and thickly slice
3. Add ham to wok. Cook 4 minutes until light golden. Add peas and rice. Cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes. Add egg and soy sauce. Stir until heated through.

SALAD

• Lettuce
• Vinegar
• Onions
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Salt
• Oil
• Cheese

Method

Chop and mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.