Potato meatballs are a practical and delicious recipe that is especially loved by children. The dough prepared by grating potatoes is shaped into meatballs and fried. It can be served with yoghurt or ketchup. It is both an economical and satisfying option.
Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes, cut them in half and place them in the pot.
Boil the potatoes: Add enough water to cover the potatoes and boil them by placing the pot on the stove.
Chop the onion and parsley: Chop the onion and parsley into small pieces and put them in a bowl.
Check the potatoes: Check whether the potatoes are cooked with the tip of a knife and remove them from the stove.
Grate the potatoes: After the first temperature of the potatoes comes out, grate them and put them in a bowl.
Knead the mixture: Add chopped onion, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, breadcrumbs, chili pepper, black pepper, cumin and salt to the grated potatoes and knead well.
Shape the meatballs: Take pieces of the meatball mixture and roll them. You can shape the meatballs more easily by wetting your hands.
Beat the egg: Beat the egg to coat the meatballs.
Coat the meatballs and fry them: Dip the prepared meatballs in egg and fry them in hot oil.
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Potatoes:
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates providing energy, Vitamin C, and potassium. Their fiber content contributes to digestive health and provides a feeling of satiety. Potassium, vital for regulating blood pressure, makes them important for overall body functions. They pair well with meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, and many vegetables, suitable for various cooking methods like baking, boiling, frying, and mashing.
Crumbs Bread:
Breadcrumbs, made from dried bread, are a versatile ingredient adding crispiness to dishes. Their fiber content aids digestion, while those from enriched flours may offer B vitamins (B1, B3) for energy metabolism. They can also contain minerals like iron and magnesium. Ideal for coating meats, poultry, fish, and binding meatballs or vegetable croquettes. They pair exceptionally well with cheese, garlic, fresh herbs, and various spices, enhancing flavor and texture in gratins and stuffings.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Garlic:
Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Tomato Paste:
Tomato Paste is a concentrated source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant whose bioavailability increases when heated. This property supports heart health and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer. It also contains Vitamin K and potassium. Its absorption is enhanced when consumed with olive oil. It pairs perfectly with onions, garlic, red meat, and legumes, adding depth and umami to dishes.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
Cumin:
Cumin is a powerful spice that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and stimulates digestive enzymes. Rich in iron, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It pairs excellently with legumes (lentils, chickpeas), red and white meats, vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces. Combined with coriander, turmeric, and chili, it creates deep flavors in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Egg:
Eggs are a highly bioavailable protein source, essential for muscle growth and repair. Rich in B12, Vitamin D, selenium, and choline, they support brain function, nervous system health, and energy production. Lutein and zeaxanthin pigments aid eye health, reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Despite their cholesterol content, eggs typically don't adversely affect blood cholesterol in most healthy individuals. A breakfast staple, eggs pair wonderfully with various ingredients like cheese, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and whole-wheat bread.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
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