Name: Crunchy Asian-Inspired Pork Meatballs with Gravy recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: asian, australian
Ingredients: 500g pork mince; 3 sticks celery, cut into small pieces, leaves set aside; 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 tbs tomato sauce; 1/2 tbs soy sauce; Rice bran oil for frying; 1 1/2 tbs plain flour; 1 tbs soy sauce; 1 vegetable stock cube; 1 1/2 cups water

by Serina Bird Last updated on 05/09/2025

Using pork mince, these easy budget-friendly meatballs make the perfect weeknight dinner.

- Serina Bird

Ingredients

500g pork mince
3 sticks celery, cut into small pieces, leaves set aside
1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 tbs tomato sauce
1/2 tbs soy sauce
Rice bran oil for frying

Gravy

1 1/2 tbs plain flour
1 tbs soy sauce
1 vegetable stock cube
1 1/2 cups water

Method

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to combine. Allow to sit for around 30 minutes.
Step 2

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small golf ball-sized balls.
Step 3

Heat a large pan with oil and add the meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Remove with thongs and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 4

To make the gravy, using the same pan, turn the heat down and move the pan off the heat. Add plain flour and stir well with the oils in the pan. Add soy sauce and a stock cube. Gradually add water, a few tbs at a time, and stir to prevent lumps.
Step 5

Return the pan to the stove and stir continully until the mixture thickens.
Step 6

Serve the meatballs with gravy.