Meatballs

• 500 gms – 1.1 lbs. pork mince or beef or a mix of both
• 1 egg
• 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 or 5 tbsp breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil

Almond Sauce

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 100 gms – ½ cup blanched almonds
• 1 or 2 garlic cloves sliced
• 2 slices/pieces of bread
• 1 pinch saffron
• 50 ml – ¼ cup white wine
• 300 ml – 1 1/3 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste