Meatballs can be very tasty and filling. But many things can also go wrong with them. If you don’t know how to prepare them correctly, you will end up with mediocre mince pies. On the contrary, there are also tricks to improve meatballs.
The choice of meat is important
When choosing meat, focus on both type and quality. Due to the fat content, pork is better suited for meatballs than beef, you can also try a mix of beef and pork. The meat is great, but in this case the resulting dish may turn out to be dry. This is why the choice of meat is so important.
The carrier of flavor is fat, and in this case it is doubly true. You should prefer meat from a butcher who grinds it in front of you, or you can grind it yourself at home. If you want to try something new, fish balls, such as salmon or pike, are also popular.
Don’t forget the onion
Meatballs simply can’t do without one ingredient. And it’s about onions. By adding finely chopped onions to the meat mixture, you will enhance and improve its taste. Additionally, you can mix in pickled cucumber, cauliflower, or peanut or chili to taste. You can also try grated carrots for softness.
How to get the crunchiness?
To make the meatballs crispy and perfectly cooked at the same time, don’t forget to make a hole. This hole will disappear during frying, but you will still cook them much faster and better than without.
Potatoes instead of eggs
You don’t even need eggs for fancy meatballs. It all comes together beautifully when you replace it with a potato. The meat will be juicier and the meatballs will be lighter overall. In case the meatballs can ruin the line, you can bake them in the oven. You save fat and, as a bonus, cooking time. Arrange the prepared pancakes on baking paper and bake at 200 ° until golden brown. So you can indulge yourself with no regrets.
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