Bola-Bola Meatballs
Delicious and savory Bola-Bola Meatballs made with ground pork and served with sweet chili sauce.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small yellow onion grated
- 1 medium carrot peeled and grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Meatball Mixture
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Frying Oil
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Serving Suggestions
- to taste sweet chili sauce for serving
- optional cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Grate the onion, carrot, and garlic into a large bowl.
- Add ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Scoop and roll into 2-tablespoon meatballs, placing them on a plate.
- Heat oil in a skillet until 350ºF. Fry meatballs in batches, flipping halfway, for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels or a wire rack. Serve with sweet chili sauce and rice if desired.
Notes
Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Leftovers can be kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.