INGREDIENTS
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Meatballs:
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1 pound ground pork
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1 pound ground beef
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3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 Thai or red chiles, seeds removed, minced
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1 lime, zested and juiced
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 small piece ginger, peeled and minced
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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olive or vegetable or peanut oil, as needed, for frying
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Batter:
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2 cups biscuit baking mix
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2/3 cup milk
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1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced