| African Meatballs 1 tablespoon of pure olive oil
1/4 cup of minced onion
1 Tablespoon of minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound of Ground beef
3 Tablespoons of minced flat-leaf parsley
2 Tablespoons of minced cilantro
2 Tablespoons of minced mint
2 large Egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of harissa or other red chili paste
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for sautéing |
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and garlic; cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, cardamom, coriander, turmeric and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Scrape the vegetable-spice mixture into a medium bowl and let cool. Add the ground beef to the bowl, along with the parsley, cilantro, mint, egg whites, salt, harissa and pepper; mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions, roll into balls; set on a large plate. Heat 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the meatballs; sauté over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain the meatballs on paper towels, then serve. Makes 12 meatballs  <---Can you name which country this flag is from?
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