Indonesian Meatballs (Bakso) with Faux Green Papaya Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Piquant Post Indonesian Satay spice
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup tapioca flour or 1/2 cup cornstarch
• ⅓ cup ice water
• 2 medium green apples
• 1 birds eye or jalapeno chili, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup shredded or matchstick carrots
• 2 Tbsp crushed peanuts (optional)
• Fresh parsley and cilantro, for garnish