ALBONDIGAS CON PICADA DE ALMENDRA (MEATBALLS IN AN ALMOND SAUCE)
SPANISH TAPAS RECIPE: The word albondigas is derived from the Arabic word al-bunduq (hazelnut) and the dish is Moorish in origin. This classic dish is from a restaurant in Granada, Spain.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Veal
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pork, veal, garlic, breadcrumbs, spices, egg and season with salt and pepper. Mix by hand until the mixture is smooth and leaves the side of the bowl. Refrigerate covered for one hour.
- When ready to cook, roll tablespoons of the mixture into small 1-inch balls.
- Heat one tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan and brown half the meatballs on medium-high heat (3 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Add the remaining oil, if necessary, and brown the other half of the meat balls. Drain on paper towels. Set aside the meatballs while making the sauce.
- Lower the heat and add onion. Cook until golden and caramelized. Add tomato and cook for one minute. Stir in the wine, broth and add the bay leaf. Add the meatballs back to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine parsley, garlic, 1/8 tsp salt, saffron, almonds and paprika in a blender or mini-food processor. Pulverize into a paste. Add this mixture, along with the peas, to the meatballs and cook for 15 more minutes.
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Ashleigh Yellowhair
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time to give it more flavor.
Sansar Chy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. The almond sauce was light and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Seif Hammami
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the almond sauce was creamy and nutty. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Akakiye Besta
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry, but the almond sauce was delicious. I think I'll try using a different meatball recipe next time, but I'll definitely keep the almond sauce.
Sultan Khalisha
[email protected]This was my first time making meatballs and they turned out great! The almond sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mawunyo Dotse
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Spanish class potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the almond sauce. I'll definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.
Nilmini Nilmini
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the almond sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Kadan Leavitt
[email protected]The meatballs were delicious, but the almond sauce was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll try thinning it out with some milk or broth next time.
Millicent Osei Bonsu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time to give it more flavor.
Danial Danish
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. The almond sauce was light and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Md Litonkhan
[email protected]Made this recipe for my family last weekend and they loved it! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the almond sauce was rich and creamy. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Asrful Islam
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the almond sauce was creamy and nutty. Served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
RIYAZ HOSSEN
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the almond sauce was superb. I think next time I'll try using a different meatball recipe, but I'll definitely keep the almond sauce.
Josephine Thompson
[email protected]Followed this recipe almost to the T, and it turned out delicious. Used lamb mince instead of beef, and it added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. Will certainly make this dish again for special occasions.
Ashok Dhami
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The almond sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.