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Turkey meatballs
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Turkey meatballs are the perfect option for a family lunch. Turkey is considered a dietary meat, and the sour cream sauce gives the dish a special tenderness and juiciness. This recipe includes simple ingredients that you will quickly prepare in one hour. It is suitable for children and adults, providing all the necessary nutrients. Meatballs are easily combined with various side dishes such as mashed potatoes or cooked vegetables. You can also experiment with different sauces for a special taste.
Variations:
- Instead of rice, you can use millet or buckwheat
- Cook in tomato sauce instead of sour cream for a lighter version
- Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes instead of stewing
Tenderness and taste secrets:
- The egg in the mince binds the components and prevents disintegration when stewing
- Rice should be boiled to a crumbly state before mixing
- A low heat for 40 minutes of stewing guarantees the meat's softness
Ingredient tips:
- Add sea salt and pepper to taste at the final stage
- Dilute sour cream with water without lumps for a smooth sauce
- Add dried basil as desired for aroma or replace with parsley
Culinary nuances:
- Moisten hands with water for easier formation of uniform balls
- Onion is finely chopped, carrot is grated on a coarse grater
- Tomatoes in juice replace tomato paste without losing the taste of the finished dish
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Khutorok Parboiled Long Grain Rice 800g
1 tbsp
Onion
1 psc
Carrot
1 psc
Chicken Egg С1 1pc
1 psc
Chilled Turkey Mince
700 g
Oscar Peeled Whole Tomatoes in Own Juice 400g
400g
Selianska Sour Сream 15% 350g
4 tbsp
Eco Tomato Basil and Garlic Dried Seasoning 20g
to taste
Costa d'Oro Sansa Olive Pomace Oil 1l
1 tbsp
Preparation steps
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Rice preparation — Rinse rice several times with cold water. Boil in salted water until fluffy, then cool. Time: 15 min. Guideline: Rice is soft, grains don’t stick together.
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Vegetable preparation — Peel and finely chop the onion. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Rinse vegetables with cold water. Time: 5 min. Guideline: Vegetables are chopped and ready for frying.
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Frying vegetables — Heat a pan with olive oil. Add onion and carrot, fry on medium heat until soft. Time: 8 min. Guideline: Vegetables are golden-brown, soft, and aromatic.
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Adding tomatoes — Add canned tomatoes with juice to the vegetables. Stir, cover, and simmer on low heat for a few minutes. Time: 3 min. Guideline: Sauce is smooth, tomatoes softened.
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Preparing the meat mixture — Mix turkey mince with cooled rice. Add basil, salt, pepper, and egg. Knead until uniform. Time: 5 min. Guideline: Mixture is homogeneous, no white streaks.
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Shaping meatballs — Wet your hands with cold water, form 40–50 g balls. Time: 5 min. Guideline: 12–16 smooth, uniform meatballs.
Where to order ingredients
Select the required ingredients in one of the stores
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