Polynesian Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 pound lean beef, ground twice | ||
| Onion | 1 Small, grated | |
| Dry bread crumbs | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 egg, lightly beaten | ||
| Curry powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste | ||
| All purpose flour | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Peanut oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 3/4 cup hot beef broth | ||
| Dark rum | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature | ||
| 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature | ||
| Unsweetened shredded coconut | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts or salted cashews | ||
Directions
Combine beef, onion, bread crumbs, egg, curry powder, ginger, salt and pepper in bowl.
Knead until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Shape mixture into 11/2-inch balls.
Roll lightly in flour.
Heat oil in heavy skillet over moderate heat.
Add meatballs; saute until lightly browned on all sides, adding more oil if necessaryj.
Transfer to plate and keep warm.
Add 1 tablespoon flour to skillet drippings; mix well.
Add brqth and rum.
Stir constantly until sauce is slightly thickened.
Return meatballstoskillet.
Coveran|d simmer20 minutes, adding more broth if necessary.
Stir in yogurt and sour cream.
Taste and adjust season-ing.
Heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
Serve sprinkled with coconut and nuts.
Knead until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Shape mixture into 11/2-inch balls.
Roll lightly in flour.
Heat oil in heavy skillet over moderate heat.
Add meatballs; saute until lightly browned on all sides, adding more oil if necessaryj.
Transfer to plate and keep warm.
Add 1 tablespoon flour to skillet drippings; mix well.
Add brqth and rum.
Stir constantly until sauce is slightly thickened.
Return meatballstoskillet.
Coveran|d simmer20 minutes, adding more broth if necessary.
Stir in yogurt and sour cream.
Taste and adjust season-ing.
Heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
Serve sprinkled with coconut and nuts.
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