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Bola Bola Meatballs
Easy Bola Bola (Filipino meatballs) combine pork, panko breadcrumbs, carrots, and onions to create a versatile meatball recipe. Tender and tasty on the inside then deep-fried and crispy on the outside! The perfect appetizer or dinner idea!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ small onion, finely diced, about ¼ cup
- 1 small carrot, grated, about ¼ cup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- canola or vegetable oil, for frying
- sweet chili sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the 1 pound ground pork, ½ small onion,1 small carrot,2 cloves garlic,¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, e1 large egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Mix everything until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and set aside.
- Fill a large skillet halfway with canola or vegetable oil,. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Using tongs or a spider spatula, add the meatballs to the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry the meatballs, flipping halfway through until cooked through and browned on the outside, about 4-5 minutes.
- Cool on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve the meatballs warm with a side of sweet chili sauce, for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4meatballs
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1744IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1744IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.