Steamed Aromatic Meatballs

Steamed aromatic meatballs are a delicious and light dish, a great choice if you are looking for something different for your meal. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 500g of ground meat (you can choose between beef, pork, chicken, or a mix)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• 1 clove of finely chopped garlic
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• A handful of chopped fresh parsley
• A handful of chopped fresh basil (or another aromatic herb of your choice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the egg and breadcrumbs.
2. Add the chopped garlic, onion, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Mix all the ingredients well until you have a homogeneous mixture.
4. Form small meatballs with the mixture, making sure they are all the same size for even cooking.
5. Prepare a steamer basket. If you do not have a steamer basket, you can use a colander or a bamboo basket over a pot of boiling water.
6. Lightly grease the basket with some oil to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
7. Place the meatballs in the basket, leaving some space between them to allow the steam to pass.
8. Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes or until they are fully cooked inside.

I recommend serving them with a light sauce, such as a yogurt and aromatic herb sauce or a reduced soy sauce.

Alternatively, for an Italian touch, you can add some grated Parmesan to the mixture and serve the meatballs with a fresh tomato and basil sauce. This will make them even more flavorful and suitable for a Mediterranean context.