aji appetizer meatballs (uruguay)
Updated on Aug 11, 2014
found for Culinary Quest 2014. This doesn't specify aji amarillo pepper....i recommend using what you can find that is a comfortable heat zone for you & your guests. I included 10 minutes cooling time in the 'cook time'.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
20 small meatballs
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 - medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 - large aji chile (or wax chile), chopped
- 1 - large tomato, chopped
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- - milk, as needed
- - flour, as needed
- - salsa, for serving
How To Make aji appetizer meatballs (uruguay)
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Step 1Saute onion in 2 tablespoons of oil until onion is translucent.
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Step 2Add chile, tomato, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and dry. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Step 3In bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, currants, cinnamon and sauteed tomato mixture. Stir well.
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Step 4Add eggs and mix thoroughly. If mixture is too dry add some milk. Form into small meatballs. Roll them in flour.
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Step 5Heat the remaining oil in skillet and fry until they are lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve with salsa.
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Tag:
#For Kids
Category:
Meat Appetizers
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
Latin American
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