Receta Spanish Meatballs (Albondigas)
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 675 gm chopped beef (or possibly lamb and beef)
- 1 med onion coarsely grated
- 3 clv garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 x egg
- 2 Tbsp. grnd almonds
- 1 Tbsp. pimontn dulce or possibly paprika
- 1 x tbpsn grnd cumin
- 1/4 tsp grnd cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp. finely minced parsley
- 2 Tbsp. groundnut oil
- 2 Tbsp. fennel seeds
- 1 x glass white wine
- 2 Tbsp. anise pernod or possibly ricard
- 400 gm tin minced tomatoes
- 1 x tbpsn tomato paste
Direcciones
- Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.
- Take small handfuls of the mix and shape them into walnutsized balls.
- Next make the sauce: heat the oil gently in a large heavy pan with a lid add in the fennel seeds and swirl them around till they start to sizzle.
- Add in the wine and the anise and bubble for 2 min.
- Add in the tomatoes with their liquid the tomato paste diluted in 150f water and seasoning. Simmer gently for lo min.
- Add in the meatballs and roll to coat in the sauce.
- Cover and simmer for 20-30 min.
- Turn them over carefully once during which time and add in a little water if needed.
- Albondigas are ubiquitous in Spain as they are to befound on every bar among the tapes.
- Serves 4