Georgian Fried Spicy Meatballs Apkhazura Food

SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
• Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you'll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt.
• Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
• Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat so you don't transfer any germs that may be on the meat to other food or equipment.
• Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.
• Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.

GEORGIAN FRIED SPICY MEATBALLS - APKHAZURA

Steps:

• Stage 1.
• Grid unwound. We place the grid in a pot of cold water, dissolving the pre-salt and vinegar. Soak at least two hours. See the link in the article to the recipe how to prepare a grid to work.
• Stage 2.
• Meat cleanse. Chop with a sharp knife or we shall cut finely. Red onion and garlic clean up, we shall cut finely. Thoroughly knead minced with spices: coriander (do not need to pound it into dust), fragrant savory, red and black pepper. Only after you knead, vsyplem pomegranate or a barberry and mix gently to avoid damaging the juicy berries.
• Stage 3.
• We expand the grid on the table. We spread the stuffing size of a small woman's fist, carefully wrapped in a net, neatly cut off the excess with a knife. Abhazura attach form kabab - oblong patties. If you are going to fry in a pan abhazura it is necessary to flatten slightly. For cooking on the grill, place the ideal shape. Before cooking should be placed abhazura in a cool place for 30-40 minutes.
• Step 4.
• Fry on a hot pan on all sides until browned, turning gently, so as not overstrained grid for 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, you can roast in the oven at ketsi.
• Step 5.
• Abhazura (Georgian Fried Spicy Meatballs - Abkhazura) serve on warmed ketsi with finely chopped onions, sprinkle with pomegranate grains. Separately, you can submit tkemali, khachapuri or shotis puri. Yes, it is very tasty! Bon Appetit!

SWEET AND SPICY GREEK MEATBALLS (KEFTEDES ME SALTSA DOMATA)

Steps:

• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, couscous, scallions, garlic, egg, parsley, olive oil, mint, oregano, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Form the mixture into 15 to 16 (2-inch diameter) meatballs.
• For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large bowl and serve.

MEATBALLS A LA PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Dice the smoked mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside. In a food processor, pulse the shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, shredded mozzarella, parmesan, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and pork and, using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until combined. Form into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs. Insert 1 cube smoked mozzarella into the center of each meatball and form the meat around it, enclosing the cheese. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour equal parts olive oil and vegetable oil to fill the pan halfway. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350 degrees F. In batches, fry the meatballs until dark brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Place the fried meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Put in the oven and bake until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, then serve immediately with marinara sauce, if desired.
• Photograph by Joseph DeLeo