Meatballs "Hedgehogs"
4 servings
60 minutes
Meatballs 'Hedgehogs' are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, loved for their simplicity and appetizing taste. Their name comes from the rice grains added to the minced meat, creating a prickly texture on the surface of the meatballs that resembles hedgehogs. Tender, juicy meatballs are cooked in aromatic broth, and the sour cream sauce adds softness and a creamy note. They pair perfectly with boiled rice soaked in broth or mashed potatoes. This versatile dish is great for family dinners, delighting with its rich flavor and nutritional value.
1
Wash the rice, boil until half-cooked, drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Add an egg and finely chopped onion to the minced meat (beef and pork). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the rice and mix thoroughly.
- Rice: 0.5 glass
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Prepare broth from a cube and bring it to a boil. Form medium-sized balls from the minced meat and drop them into the boiling broth. The broth should completely cover the meatballs.
- Bouillon cube: 1 piece
3
Boil for 15 minutes. Mix half a glass of sour cream with a little milk and add to the boiling broth. Cook on low heat for another 25 minutes. Before serving, pour the broth from the meatballs over the garnish (for example, boiled rice sautéed in butter).
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon