keeping the unused half for another time). mix everything together thoroughly, kneading it with your hands as though it were a bread dough. form about 25 small meatballs the size of large cherry tomatoes, rolling them between your palms so they are compact and smooth. keep the made ones on a plate while you finish rolling the rest. depending on their age, kids might like to help you with the rolling.
heat the light olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs in batches, making sure they are golden before you turn them. you should be able to shuffle them by holding the handle of the pan and 