Spicy Meatballs

• 2 lb (1 kg) lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups (90 g) fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
• chopped parsley to garnish
• crudites to serve

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice wine or sherry
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

STEPS :

1. Make the sesame dip: whisk all the ingredients together and set aside.
2. Combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into little balls.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the meatballs, in batches, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until firm and cooked through. Garnish, and serve warm with the dip and crudites.