Beef meatballs with kimchi dip

Beef meatballs with kimchi dip: juicy organic beef, egg, coconut yoghurt and raw kimchi. Spicy, with plenty of protein and the tangy freshness of lacto-fermentation.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Calories: 380 kcal per serving
• Protein: 35 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Ingredients

• 300g good-quality organic beef mince
• 1 organic egg
• 3 tbsp unsweetened coconut yoghurt (vegan, with live cultures)
• 100 g raw kimchi (without added sugar, spicy, lacto-fermented)
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch of good-quality unrefined salt

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · mixing bowl · spatula

1. Briefly mix the organic beef mince with the organic egg, sweet paprika and unrefined salt in a bowl. Don't knead for too long so the meatballs stay tender.
2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs. Put the white sesame seeds on a plate and lightly roll the meatballs in them.
3. Gently heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and brown the meatballs all over over a medium heat. Then cook a little longer until they're cooked through.
4. For the dip, stir the unsweetened coconut yoghurt with finely chopped raw kimchi. If you like it a bit stronger, season with a little kimchi brine.
5. Leave the finished meatballs to rest briefly so the juices spread. Meanwhile, give the dip another stir.
6. Serve the meatballs hot with the raw kimchi dip. Sprinkle with a little sesame if you like.

Good to know

Savoury, spicy and with a lovely contrasting sourness. This is the kind of plate that's satisfying without feeling heavy. The dip brings freshness, while the meatballs stay simple and good.

Swaps

Organic beef mince → lamb mince (also provides protein, iron and zinc). Coconut yoghurt → plain sheep's milk yoghurt with live cultures (also adds protein and calcium). White sesame → black sesame (similar nutrients, slightly stronger flavour). Extra virgin olive oil → ghee (stable when heated and free from seed oils).

Allergens

Contains egg and sesame; depending on the kimchi, it may also contain fish or crustaceans. For children, choose a mild kimchi, and in pregnancy only use kimchi and yoghurt from a reliably chilled, cleanly produced source.

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