Take one to two slices of bread and pop in a food processor to yield one cup of soft bread crumbs. Alternatively, if you don’t have a food processor, cut off the crusts and wet the bread briefly under a spray of water and place in the mixing bowl.

Mix the bread with the next six ingredients in a large bowl until all well-combined. This is done best with clean hands or a potato masher.

Roll into approximately 24 small balls, toss lightly in plain flour. TIP: use wet hands for this step.

Heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and cook meatballs for approximately 10-15 minutes until they are no longer pink inside.

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Serve with chopped cooked vegetables, kumara (or pasta) and fruit, Alternatively serve cold as a snack food.