Meatballs de Corazon

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Meatballs:

Blended oil, for greasing and frying

2 pounds beef heart, trimmed of excess fat and cubed 

1 pound pork shoulder, cubed 

4 ounces fatback, cubed 

3 large eggs 

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs, for garnish

1 1/2 tablespoons grated garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 

1 tablespoon ground cumin 

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon smoked paprika 

1 tablespoon grated fresh turmeric

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 

Freshly ground black pepper 

Piri Piri Sauce:

8 Fresno chiles, seeded and finely chopped

8 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

4 red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped

1 yellow onion, finely chopped 

1 cup blended oil 

1/4 cup tomato paste 

2 tablespoons kosher salt 

1/2 cup honey 

2 tablespoons cumin seeds 

2 tablespoons smoked paprika 

1 cup red wine vinegar 

1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus zest for garnish 

1 green plantain, peeled and thinly sliced 

Fine salt, for dusting