Method

• Place all the ingredients, except the oil, in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined. Season with lemon juice and pepper.
• Shape the mince mixture into small balls using about 2 tbsp (30 ml) of mince per ball.
• Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry half of the meat balls until golden brown on both sides.
• Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for a few minutes or until cooked. Spoon out and repeat with remaining meat balls and oil.
• Allow meat balls to cool and pack in a lunch box with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as sweet chilli sauce, tomato sauce or plain low-fat yoghurt. Alternatively serve warm with salad ingredients as a light lunch.