Carrot Satay Meatballs Using Vegemite Recipes

SATAY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
• Shape into walnut sized balls.
• Bake in a shallow, foil lined baking dish at 200C for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
• Serve hot (with dipping sauce if using).

CARROT SATAY SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a 3 1/2 - 4 quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low heat for 5-6 hours, or on high heat for 2 1/2 - 3 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
• Add the next 3 ingredients. Blend thoroughly with a hand blender until the mixture is smooth.
• Pour into 6 individual bowls and garnish each serving with toasted sesame seeds.

LAMB & CARROT MEATBALLS WITH CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Method for the Tabbouleh.
• Grate cauliflower into rice-size pieces using the coarse side of a hand-held grater.
• Combine the cauliflower with all the remaining ingredients for the Tabbouleh in a bowl, and mix well.
• Top with sliced radishes and your choice of nuts and seeds.
• OR (Alternative method).
• Put the grated cauliflower in a saucepan, lid on, with a couple of tablespoons of water and the ghee or butter. Steam over a medium heat. The cauliflower should take roughly 4-6 min to cook - not too soft! - check there is enough water at the bottom of the pan so it doesn't burn. Drain any excess water and tip the steamed cauliflower into a large serving bowl.
• While the cauliflower cools, combine rest of tabbouleh ingredients. Taste for seasoning.
• Method For the Meatballs.
• In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients, except the ghee, and mix well.
• In a wide saucepan over a medium heat, add a little ghee and fry a small piece of the meatball mixture to check seasoning. Adjust mixture as necessary. Roll small pieces of the meatball mixture - roughly 11⁄2tsp - to make about 20 balls. You can make them any size you like, but the larger they are, the longer they'll take to cook.
• Heat up a little more ghee and, over a medium-high heat, fry the meatballs in a few batches until lightly browned on all sides and cooked through - this should take about 6-7min. You can always brown the meatballs in advance and finish them off in the oven later if you're having people round.
• Serve the meatballs with the tabbouleh and your choice of toppings scattered over the top.

CARROT MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Prepare all ingrediatns as listed above and mix well. I prefer using my stand-mixer with the open paddle-blade.
• Form into 1/8 cup meatballs and place in a baking pan, preferably a broiler pan, especially if using a higher-fat content meat. (I use an 1/8 cup measuring spoon and pack the meat into it on the side of the bowl, then use another spoon to pull it out and form the balls a little better on the pan--quicker than trying to do it by hand and less messy!).
• Bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes. (The cook book suggested frying them, and serving with a brown gravy, but baking is healthier, and the gravy only covers the great flavor!).

MILLENNIUM MEATLOAF (USING VEGEMITE)

Steps:

• Combine mince with the next 8 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Press into a greased and base lined 9cm × 18cm loaf tin.
• Bake at 190°C for 45 minutes. Top with the grated cheese and cook a further 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is golden.
• Remove from the pan and stand 2-3 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.