The F-word

Finishing what you start

You can just do things. Make a movie, get a third degree, learn a new language, write this blogpost. None of that freewill would matter, though, if you’re unable to finish what you start.

Sometimes, I wonder if it’s a discipline thing or an interest issue: to be flooded with ideas and dreams but never quite see them through. Is there some satisfaction to be gotten from simply being able to conjure thoughts? Regardless of a tangible result? Perhaps.

I’m greatly inspired by the people who dream dreams and then jump into execution mode, and as the first month of the new year comes to an end, I am reminded again of my resolution to do more and, most importantly, embody the F-word: finishing.

You know another F-word I always take seriously? Food. With that, I thought I'd share a recipe for something I’ve enjoyed creating and finishing several times over the past few weeks.

My version of this chicken meatball recipe

Jerk Chicken Meatballs

Step-by-step videos are available, as always, on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube

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Prep time: 15m

Total cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

For the meatballs

• Mince chicken

• 1 small white onion, finely-chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, finely-chopped

• 1 small chilli (optional lol)

• 1 tsp paprika powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp white pepper

• 1 1/2 tsp jerk powder

• 1 1/2 tsp pimento powder

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder

For the sauce

• 1 white onion, finely-chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic, finely-chopped

• 400 ml tomato puree

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbs fresh thyme

• 1 tsp white pepper

• Salt and chicken bouillon to taste

Cooking process

For the meatballs

• Add all the meatball ingredients to a bowl and mix well

• Scoop and roll out about 12-14 meatballs

• Bake at 180 °C for 20 minutes

For the sauce

• Sauté onions, garlic, and chilli until fragrant

• Add the tomato puree, seasonings, salt, and bouillon, and allow to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t burn

• Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 10 minutes, and you’re all done!

Enjoy! Or not!