FRIED MEATBALLS WITH TAHINI SAUCE
Be sure to roll the meatballs firmly into the millet so that the tiny grains don't fall off during frying.
Provided by Anissa Helou
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Ground Beef Beef Grains Garlic Coriander Sesame Lemon Juice Deep-Fry Fry Meatball Hors D'Oeuvre
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Meatballs
- Cook millet in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
- Meanwhile, mix beef, garlic, coriander, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl with your hands just to combine; be careful not to overwork.
- Working one at a time, roll meat mixture loosely between your palms into 1 3/4" balls (you should have about 18) and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roll each ball in toasted millet, pressing and packing firmly into meat with your palms. Repeat process as needed until completely coated. Chill meatballs at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours (this will help the millet adhere during frying).
- Sauce and assembly:
- Pour oil into a large heavy pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to come 1 1/2" up sides; heat over medium until thermometer hits 350°F.
- Meanwhile, combine tahini and garlic in a medium bowl. Gradually add 6 Tbsp. water, then lemon juice, whisking constantly until sauce is smooth and pourable. Season with salt.
- Using a slotted spoon, gently lower meatballs into oil and fry undisturbed 2 1/2 minutes (millet will be light golden). Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve meatballs with tahini sauce.
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Caryl Thomas
[email protected]Overall, I thought these meatballs were just okay.
Farhat Abbas
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others would enjoy them.
Jonathan Ginete
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tahini, but I really enjoyed the sauce in this recipe.
Isaac Madril
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.
FaizakhanG FaizakhanG
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meatball dish.
Irfan Rashid
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these meatballs and would definitely make them again.
Rachel Baygboe
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste.
Your daughter
[email protected]I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still very flavorful.
Musab Sami
[email protected]The tahini sauce was a bit too runny for my taste.
Frawlaa Ahmed
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.
sB Sumon
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit.
Rainner Viriaere
[email protected]These meatballs are easy to make and turn out great!
lolo bina
[email protected]The tahini sauce is a perfect complement to the meatballs.
Jannatul naima Jannatul naima
[email protected]I love the combination of the crispy fried exterior and the tender, juicy interior.
Simple Shaggi
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste.
Thato Letebele
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.
Kabasweka Damalie
[email protected]The tahini sauce was a bit too runny for my taste, but the meatballs themselves were delicious.
Shahzad Zia
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still very flavorful.
Mamadou Saho
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried food, but these meatballs were surprisingly light and fluffy. The tahini sauce was also very flavorful and added a nice touch of complexity to the dish.
Basu awan
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! I loved the combination of the crispy fried exterior and the tender, juicy interior. The tahini sauce was also a perfect complement, adding a creamy richness to the dish.