Ingredients
- Meatballs:
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 very large portobello mushroom (about 4 oz), wiped clean with a damp paper towel and finely chopped.
- 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1/3 cup milk
- 10 oz. ground veal
- 10 oz group pork
- 2 to 3 ounces sliced pancetta, minced (freeze for about 20 minutes and it will mince easier)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 TBSP unsweetened applesauce
- 3 TBSP Italian or flat leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp sweet NOT smoked paprika
- 2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher or sea salt or more to taste
- all-purpose flour, for dusting the meatballs
- Almond and saffron Sauce (Optional)
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- Reserved chopped portobello mushroom
- 1 medium size ripe tomato, cut in half, peeled and seeded
- 2 TBSP medium-sweet sherry, or 1 large pinch of sugar
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 slice (about 3 inches round and 1/2" thick), baguette, cubed
- 2 medium size garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 8 toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2 TBSP finely chopped Italian or flat leaf parsley
- 1 small pinch of saffron, pulverized in a mortar and steeped in 2 TBSP very hot water
Description
This Looks Like A Lot Of Ingredients, But It Is So Worth The Effort. These Are Moist And Delicious. When Serving With The Sauce, Provide Bread For Sopping. :D This Is From Cookbook "The New Spanish Table."
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