Indonesian Coconut Beef Balls

Recipe Junkie's Note:

From a newspaper clipping

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 20 meatballs

• 1 small onion , minced
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 cup fresh shredded coconut
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 2 cups oil (for frying)

Directions:

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.