Sweet Potato "Meatballs" in Onion Sauce
Ingredients
FOR THE SWEET POTATO MEATBALLS
- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 55 grams
- 1/4 cup chopped onion 35 grams
- 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley 5 grams
- 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
- sea salt & black pepper
FOR THE SPANISH-STYLE ONION SAUCE
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour 9 grams
- 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 360 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
EXTRAS
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
TO MAKE THE SWEET POTATO MEATBALLS
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Using a box grater, finely shred the sweet potatoes, you want to end up with 2 cups (220 grams) of shredded sweet potatoes, then add the shredded sweet potatoes into a cheesecloth and squeeze out all the water, and then transfer the shredded sweet potatoes into a large bowl
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Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk the eggs, then add them over the shredded sweet potatoes, along with the bread crumbs, chopped onion, grated garlic, paprika, cumin, chopped parsley, grated cheese, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, once well mixed, push down on the mixture until you get a paste-like texture
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To shape the meatballs, grab a spoonful of the mixture and squeeze it in your hands, this is to ensure the ingredients are well bound together, then form it into the shape of a golf ball
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the sweet potato meatballs, all in a single layer, fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden fried all around, then remove from the pan and set aside
TO MAKE THE ONION SAUCE
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is slightly translucent, add in the flour, continue to mix together, after 2 minutes, add in the white wine and dried thyme and mix continuously
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After 3 minutes, and the alcohol has cooked off in the wine, add in the vegetable broth, continue to mix, and go for 3 to 4 minutes or until you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, then season with salt & pepper and mix together, then add the sweet potato meatballs back into the pan, all in a single layer, give each one a gentle flip, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat
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Transfer the sweet potato meatballs into serving dishes, top off with the onion sauce and some chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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