Meatballs with Green Apple

• 1 kg ground pork
• 2 eggs
• 1 large grated onion
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon cumin (spice)
• 1 heaped tablespoon mustard
• 1 grated green apple
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 - 5 tablespoons oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the rice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup vermicelli (fidé)
• 1 cup rice
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot water

For the patties:

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix very well. Add more oats if necessary until you form a soft, workable dough.
2. Next, place the mince in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Then, shape the patties and bake them in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes. Turn the patties halfway through to ensure even cooking.
3. Alternatively, for more ease, you can cook them in a non-stick pan.

For the rice:

4. In a small pot, add the olive oil and add the vermicelli. Toast the vermicelli and then add the rice. Stir and add the stock cube, salt, and water.
5. Boil until the water evaporates and the rice softens, about 15 minutes.
6. Serve the patties with the rice.