Keftes-tamarind-stewed Meatballs
From mystic_river1 15 years ago
- 45 minutes to make
- Serves 8
This is a wonderful recipe to try. To be able to make and enjoy a recipe from a different culture is an adventure which I thoroughly enjoyed. Adapted from Aromas of Aleppo by Poopa Dweck
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef shopping list
- 3 eggs shopping list
- 3 tablespoons matzoh meal shopping list
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt shopping list
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper shopping list
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- One 6-ounce can tomato paste or two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce shopping list
- 1 tablespoon ourt (tamarind concentrate), homemade or store-bought (see note)* shopping list
- juice of one lemon (about 3 tablespoons) shopping list
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) shopping list
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil shopping list
How to make it
- To make the meatballs, combine the beef, eggs, matzoh meal, salt and Aleppo pepper.
- Mix well by hand. The mixture should be loose and moist so it can best absorb the sauce and sustain a velvety texture. Shape the meat mixture into walnut-sized balls.
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- To make the sauce, combine the tomato paste, ourt, lemon juice, salt, 1 cup water and, if desired, sugar. Mix well.
- In a large ovenproof saucepan, brown the meatballs, one batch at a time, in the oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per batch.
- Return all the meatballs to the saucepan. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes to thicken sauce and to allow the flavors to integrate thoroughly.
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- Variation: For a tangier sauce, increase the ourt by 1 1/2 teaspoons and increase the water by 1/2 cup. Or omit the ourt altogether for a lighter, more refreshing sauce, especially if you are serving another dish with ourt.
- *Note: Setton Farms produces tamarind paste that is certified kosher for Passover. Contact the company at info@settonfarms.com to find a local supplier, or purchase online from www.jdfinefoods.com.
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This sounds fantastic. I also enjoy different foods from different cultures. This one sounds fabulous. Great post my friend. You have my 5.
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This unique and full of flavor that Aleppo pepper from Syria adds a nice authentic touch to these wonderful meatballs.
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