description:
Making great meatballs is all about memorizing a basic ratio that you can
adjust to suit your taste. Start with a pound of ground meat — any kind will
work, even fish if you want to take it in that direction. Add 1/2 cup bread
crumbs for lightness, a teaspoon of salt, and an egg to bind it
together. That’s all you need. Pepper and other spices, chopped herbs and
minced allium (garlic, onion, scallions or shallot) can be added to taste. Then
broil or fry as you like.
author: Melissa Clark
4 servings
recipeIngredient:
1 pound ground meat (pork, beef, veal, chicken, turkey or a
combination)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper and/or ground cumin, curry powder, chile flakes, garam masala, etc., to taste
Minced garlic, onion, scallions or shallot
Chopped parsley, basil or cilantro
Olive oil, for frying (optional)
recipeInstructions:
In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Broil until golden and firm, 7 to 10 minutes. Or fry in oil until deeply browned all over. Sprinkle with more salt before serving.