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Meatball Fritters with Mustard Side

Crispy, deep-fried meat croquettes filled with a rich meat mixture, a classic Dutch snack.

45 minutes4 servings
Meatball Fritters with Mustard Side
Photo: www.snack-nieuws.nl · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with mustard or ketchup.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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