Aji Appetizer Meatballs (Uruguay)
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By
Beth Renzetti
@elmotoo
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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'.
I included 10 minutes cooling time in the 'cook time'.
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Serves:
20 small meatballs
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
40 Min
Method:
Pan Fry
Ingredients
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5 Tbspolive oil, divided
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1medium onion, finely chopped
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1large aji chile (or wax chile), chopped
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1large tomato, chopped
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1 tsplight brown sugar
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·salt and pepper, to taste
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1 lbground pork
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1 cfresh bread crumbs
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1/4 cparmesan cheese
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1/4 ccurrants
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1/2 tspground cinnamon
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2eggs, beaten
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·milk, as needed
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·flour, as needed
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·salsa, for serving
How to Make Aji Appetizer Meatballs (Uruguay)
- Saute onion in 2 tablespoons of oil until onion is translucent.
- Add chile, tomato, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and dry. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, currants, cinnamon and sauteed tomato mixture. Stir well.
- Add eggs and mix thoroughly. If mixture is too dry add some milk. Form into small meatballs. Roll them in flour.
- Heat the remaining oil in skillet and fry until they are lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve with salsa.
About Aji Appetizer Meatballs (Uruguay)
Course/Dish: Meat Appetizers
Main Ingredient: Pork
Regional Style: Latin American
Other Tag: For Kids
