aji appetizer meatballs (uruguay)
found for Culinary Quest 2014. This doesn't specify aji amarillo pepper....i recommend using what you can find that is a comfortable heat zone for you & your guests. I included 10 minutes cooling time in the 'cook time'.
yield
20 small meatballs
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Pan Fry
Ingredients For aji appetizer meatballs (uruguay)
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5 Tbspolive oil, divided
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1medium onion, finely chopped
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1large aji chile (or wax chile), chopped
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1large tomato, chopped
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1 tsplight brown sugar
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 lbground pork
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1 cfresh bread crumbs
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1/4 cparmesan cheese
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1/4 ccurrants
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1/2 tspground cinnamon
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2eggs, beaten
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milk, as needed
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flour, as needed
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salsa, for serving
How To Make aji appetizer meatballs (uruguay)
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1Saute onion in 2 tablespoons of oil until onion is translucent.
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2Add chile, tomato, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and dry. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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3In bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, currants, cinnamon and sauteed tomato mixture. Stir well.
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4Add eggs and mix thoroughly. If mixture is too dry add some milk. Form into small meatballs. Roll them in flour.
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5Heat the remaining oil in skillet and fry until they are lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve with salsa.
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