Pork and Lemongrass Meatballs with Rice and Tomato Broth | Spekko

Ingredients

• 500 g pork mince
• 1 Tbsp roasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp fresh coriander, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, inner stalk finely chopped or grated
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp panko bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large white onion, finely sliced
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 4 large fresh tomatoes, diced or grated
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 cups vegetable stock, or more as needed
• 1 ½ cups Spekko Long Grain White Rice
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
• ½ cup fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste