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Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/3 c balsamic vinegar .
  • 1 lb lean ground lamb .
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef .
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg .
  • 1/2 tbsp fennel seeds .
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice .
  • 1 c soft breadcrumbs .
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 2 tbsps whole coriander seeds .
  • 1 medium onion, finely sliced .
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
  • 3 tbsps low-sodium beef bouillon granules .
  • 1 egg, beaten .
  • 2 tbsps vegetable oil .
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Directions
  • Step #1 Grind the whole fennel & coriander seeds with a mortar & pestle until a coarse consistency.
  • Step #2 Or, place them in a small Ziploc bag & hammer with a meat mallet, smooth side.
  • Step #3 In a large mixing bowl mix all ingredients in the order given.
  • Step #4 Mix well so that everything is evenly distributed.
  • Step #5 Using an ice cream scoop - or a 1/3 c measure - roll this into balls then press slightly so they resemble chubby hamburgers - 2" in diameter - 3/4" thick.
  • Step #6 At this stage you can freeze them as you would hamburgers.
  • Step #7 To cook - heat the oil in a non stick frypan & brown on both sides.
  • Step #8 Use the pan juice to fry up some sliced onion & make a rich onion gravy.
  • Step #9 Return the patties to the gravy & cook on low until no longer pink.
  • Step #10 Serve on top of creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
  • Step #11 Instead of onion gravy - I sometimes simmer them in a curry sauce made of fried onion, garlic, curry powder (authentic quality) - coconut milk & crushed tomatoes in even quantities.
  • Step #12 Serve on basmati rice.
  • Enjoy the Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style recipe

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