Step #1 Grind the whole fennel & coriander seeds with a mortar & pestle until a coarse consistency.
Step #2 Or, place them in a small Ziploc bag & hammer with a meat mallet, smooth side.
Step #3 In a large mixing bowl mix all ingredients in the order given.
Step #4 Mix well so that everything is evenly distributed.
Step #5 Using an ice cream scoop - or a 1/3 c measure - roll this into balls then press slightly so they resemble chubby hamburgers - 2" in diameter - 3/4" thick.
Step #6 At this stage you can freeze them as you would hamburgers.
Step #7 To cook - heat the oil in a non stick frypan & brown on both sides.
Step #8 Use the pan juice to fry up some sliced onion & make a rich onion gravy.
Step #9 Return the patties to the gravy & cook on low until no longer pink.
Step #10 Serve on top of creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
Step #11 Instead of onion gravy - I sometimes simmer them in a curry sauce made of fried onion, garlic, curry powder (authentic quality) - coconut milk & crushed tomatoes in even quantities.
Step #12 Serve on basmati rice.
Enjoy the Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style recipe