Cooking Italian Godetevi il Cibo Italiano!
To make fried meatballs, you just have to mix meat, cheese, bread and eggs and make small balls. Fry them in olive oil. Their taste is indigenous and rustic. They are crispy outside and soft inside. One of the special things about fried meatballs is that they are very easy to make. Everybody likes to eat them. One of Grandma’s tricks was to use extra-fatty ground pork, so the meatballs would be extra tender and juicy. If you follow this way, the meat balls will always be delicious and perfect.
CONTENT OF RECIPE
| Ingredients/ingredienti | 14 Ounces Ground Pork 2-3 Slices Of Semi- Hard Bread Whole Milk 2 Small To Medium Eggs 5 Tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Rosemary To Taste Salt To Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| Cooking Time/ Tempo di Cottura | 10 -15 Minutes |
| Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di Cottura | (320-340)o F~(160-170)o C |
| Utensils/Utensili | Knife Large Bowl Slotted Spoon Deep Saucepan Paper Towels |
| Cooking Method/Metodo di Cottura | Stove |
METHOD
Step 1: First, remove the crust from the bread and break it with your hands. Now soak in milk. Leave for 5 minutes to soften the bread. Step 2: Meanwhile, finely chop the rosemary to add to the mixture. Step 3: Finally, add ground pork, bread (squeezed out of milk), eggs, grana cheese, salt and finely chopped rosemary to the bowl. Step 4: Mix well with your hands. Using your palms, mold the mixture into meatballs approximately 1.2 inches across. Step 5: Add olive oil and a sprig of rosemary to a high sided saucepan. Step 6: Put the meatballs in the hot oil. Keep an eye on the temperature so that it is not too high so that the meatballs do not burn. Step 7: Fry them slowly till they turn brown. Step 8: 1.5 minutes will be sufficient for frying each meatball. Step 9: Finally, take out the meatballs and serve hot!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best oil for frying meatballs?
While frying these meatballs we can use canola oil or vegetable oil. There is less splatter than olive oil and they also fry up great.
Can you fry meatballs instead of the oven?
Absolutely yes, you can brown the meatballs in the oven or in a frying pan.
How long should raw meatballs cook in sauce?
Place the meatballs in the sauce and cook them for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
How do Italians serve meatballs?
Most meatballs are eaten as a fried snack or as a second course without any sauce.
What are true Italian meatballs made from?
When making meatballs, ground beef, pork, and veal are the most common choices in Italy.
