POLPETTINE IN AGRODOLCE DI GANGIVECCHIO (SWEET SOUR MEATBALLS)
This recipe is from the restaurant located in Gangivecchio, the 600-year-old Tornabene family home in Sicily. In Italian, antipasti literally means "before the meal." Appropriately enough, antipasti are small portions of foods that are served as a tantalizing overture to the fundamental courses in a menu. At Gangivecchio, they typically serve three or four of an assortment of antipasti rustici. A small amount of each antipasto is arranged on individual plates for every diner. In Sicily, until the last several decades, antipasti were served only at special celebrations or large functions like weddings and official receptions. Many Sicilians were too poor and too busy to prepare antipasti. Restaurants really invented antipasti, which were and are often still temptingly displayed on a long table containing as many as two dozen or more dishes. These dishes ranged from stuffed vegetables to marinated seafood, usually served at room temperature.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Veal
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl combine the veal, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, and pecorino and season with salt and pepper. Shape lightly into 1-inch balls (about 36).
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan. Cook the veal balls over medium heat until brown all over and just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and stir in the onions. Season with salt and cook over medium-low heat until the onions are limp, about 15 minutes, stirring often. Don't let the onions brown.
- Stir in the vinegar, sugar, and water.
- Return the meatballs to the pan and gently turn to coat them lightly in the sauce. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, shaking the pan frequently. Transfer to a serving dish and cool. Serve at room temperature.
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Mad Maxine
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet and sour sauce.
Rhonda Pemberton
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Arefin Joshar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the meatballs always turn out delicious.
Bukurije ensar
[email protected]I've made this dish for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the unique flavor of the sauce.
dwayne daniels
[email protected]I love to serve these meatballs with mashed potatoes or rice. They're also great on a sandwich.
Ayemoni Oluwadamilola
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover meat. I often make it with ground beef or pork.
Roman Ram Roman Ram
[email protected]These meatballs are so tender and juicy. They practically melt in your mouth.
Ladon Ramsey
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of the sauce in this dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Nurhusen Sherif
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and always a hit.
Me Mustafa Pk
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.
sifat hossain
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and sour sauce.
Kevin Ogaldez
[email protected]This was my first time making meatballs, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious.
Sundar giri
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and sour in this dish. The meatballs are also very tender and flavorful.
Amaka Agudiegwu
[email protected]These meatballs are so flavorful and juicy! The sauce is also amazing, with just the right amount of sweetness and sourness.
Joe Roberto
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and sour.
Rokhan Khan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious! I will definitely be adding it to my regular dinner rotation.
Riley Sloan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my meatballs turned out amazing! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy.
Dylan Ortega
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party last night! Everyone raved about the sweet and sour sauce, and the meatballs were perfectly cooked.