AuthortapasonlineThis is a standard recipe for meatballs, but there are quite a few regional variations and specialities. Some are all pork, some all beef and it is not unusual to add herbs such as oregano and thyme. There are even recipes containing ground almonds, so by all means have fun experimenting.
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and work with your (clean!) hands until thoroughly mixed. The reason that the quantity for breadcrumbs is vague is that you want to achieve a meatball that is firm and won’t fall apart, but not too dense, so begin with a smaller amount and add more as required.
Form the meatballs by rolling them in your palms.
The easiest way to cook them is to deep-fry at 165°c, but with care, they can be done in a frying pan. Fry until golden brown and ensure that the centre is cooked.
They can be served with dips of your choice, but the usual way is in tomato salsa. Either simmer gently in a pan, or microwave, but in the latter case make sure that the meatballs and salsa are evenly heated and piping hot throughout.
Ingredients
Directions
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and work with your (clean!) hands until thoroughly mixed. The reason that the quantity for breadcrumbs is vague is that you want to achieve a meatball that is firm and won’t fall apart, but not too dense, so begin with a smaller amount and add more as required.
Form the meatballs by rolling them in your palms.
The easiest way to cook them is to deep-fry at 165°c, but with care, they can be done in a frying pan. Fry until golden brown and ensure that the centre is cooked.
They can be served with dips of your choice, but the usual way is in tomato salsa. Either simmer gently in a pan, or microwave, but in the latter case make sure that the meatballs and salsa are evenly heated and piping hot throughout.
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