Meatballs with rice and white sauce

4 servings

40 minutes

Meatballs with rice and white sauce are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the juiciness of minced meat with the tenderness of white sauce. Historically, such dishes were prepared in homes across Russia, where stuffed products with various sauces were popular due to their nutritional value. Golden onions add depth of flavor, while rice makes the meatballs soft and airy. The white sauce made from milk and flour gives a creamy tenderness, perfectly complementing the meatballs. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables, creating a harmonious meal. It can be served at family dinners or festive tables — it always delights with its rich taste and homely comfort.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 375.8
• Proteins: 15.6g
• Fats: 24.2g
• Carbohydrates: 23.7g

Ingredients

• Rice: 0.5 glass
• Minced meat: 250 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Milk: 0.5 glass
• Wheat flour: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion finely and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

2. Then add the minced meat mixed with boiled rice and a raw egg to the pan with onions, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Shape small balls from the mixture, roll them in flour, and quickly fry in hot vegetable oil on all sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced meat: 250 g
   • Rice: 0.5 glass
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Wheat flour: 1 teaspoon

3. To prepare the sauce, mix vegetable oil with flour, add salt, and gradually dilute with milk. Bring the sauce to a boil. Add the fried meatballs and heat well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Milk: 0.5 glass