John Myers
Ingredients for 1 servings:
- 14 soft dates
- 14 soft apricots
- 4 onions
- 2 apples
- 2 chili peppers
- 1.6 kg minced meat
- 11 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs
- 11 tsp oriental spice mix, e.g. Baharat
- Salt
- oil
- lemon juice
Instructions
Working time approx. 1 hour; Cooking/baking time approx. 45 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 45 minutes
ideal for any party buffet, makes approx. 130 walnut-sized meatballs
From the specified amount, I get about 130 walnut-sized meatballs, which are enough for about 40 people at a buffet. Finely dice the dates, apricots, onions, and apples and place them in a large bowl. Add the finely chopped chilies, minced meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, and baharat, and season with salt and pepper. Knead well until all the ingredients are combined into a dough, form them into small balls, and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. I recommend walnut-sized pieces, as they are easiest to eat at a buffet. Brush the balls with a mixture of lemon juice and oil to ensure they crisp up nicely in the oven. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake each sheet individually for 45 minutes using conventional oven heating. Then place the balls on kitchen paper to prevent them from becoming too greasy. This recipe is perfect for parties or family gatherings, as the meatballs can be prepared the day before and taste even better cold than warm. I had been searching and testing in vain for something just as sweet and savory until I came up with this final version. It’s been a complete success at every celebration so far.
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