Meatballs, Eastern Style
4 servings
35 minutes
Eastern-style meatballs are a refined dish of Turkmen cuisine that combines the rich aromas of the East. Its origins date back centuries when meat dishes with nuts and spices were valued for their nutrition and exquisite taste. Juicy beef meatballs with walnuts infused with garlic and ginger aroma have a tender texture and rich flavor. The golden crust created during frying provides an appetizing contrast to the softness inside. The finishing touch is a spicy sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and tomato paste that adds a slight tanginess and depth of flavor to the dish. These meatballs are perfect for festive feasts as well as cozy family dinners, delighting guests with their rich flavor palette.
1
Mix the minced meat, finely chopped garlic, crushed walnuts, tomato paste, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Crushed walnuts: 75 g
- Tomato paste: 15 g
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Ginger: 5 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Mix everything well and shape small balls.
3
Fry until golden brown. Then place on a plate and keep warm.
4
Pour out most of the fat from the pan and add 20 ml of soy sauce, water, and vinegar. Bring the sauce to a boil and pour it over the meatballs.
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Water: 75 ml
- Vinegar: 15 ml