foto: TikTok/@yuninadzifah0
Brilio.net - Meatballs are one of many people's favorite foods. Usually, meatballs are served with yellow noodles, sliced celery leaves, sprinkled with fried onions, and savory broth. To make it more delicious, don't forget to add sauce, soy sauce, or vinegar to taste.
Meatballs can be made from various types of meat, one of which is beef . In addition to having a better taste, beef also makes the texture of the meatballs smoother and chewier.
After the beef is ground, mix it with the spices to taste. Once done, the meatball dough can be molded so that it has a perfect round shape.
Usually, the dough is taken sufficiently and then pressed with the palm of the hand until it comes out between the thumbs, then taken using a spoon. Although it looks easy, many people still have difficulty molding meatballs perfectly. In addition, the process is also quite long because it must be done one by one.
To overcome this, you can imitate the practical trick of TikTok user @yuninadzifah0. In one of her videos, she shows how to mold meatballs faster and without using a spoon.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @yuninadzifah0, first put the meatball mixture into a container. Place the container next to a pan of boiling water.
Once done, take enough dough using your hands. Do not press it, but put the dough to the sides of the plate.
photo: TikTok/@yuninadzifah0
Do the same process until the entire edge of the plate is filled with meatballs. Even though it is done quickly, the shape of the meatballs remains perfectly round and the size is also the same.
Once the edges are full, immediately dip the plate into a pot of boiling water. Without waiting long, the molded meatballs will be released and submerged in the boiling water.
photo: TikTok/@yuninadzifah0
Repeat the same process until all the meatball dough is used up. During this molding process, make sure the water in the pan is really boiling. Therefore, the stove fire must remain stable heating the meatball boiling water.
But the process makes the gas wasteful. Well, to get around it, he has one more trick.
"I use firewood to save gas," he said further.
If the meatballs are floating on the surface of the boiling water, it means they are cooked. Drain the meatballs using a strainer.
Frequently asked FAQs about making and processing meatballs:1. How to make meatballs chewier without preservatives?
To get a chewy texture, use fresh meat that contains enough fat and add ice cubes when smoothing the dough. Also, use enough tapioca flour so that the meatballs are not too hard.
2. Why is meatball dough often soft and difficult to shape?
The mixture can be too soft if you add too much water or ice cubes when grinding it. Reduce the amount of liquid and make sure the meat is finely ground before mixing it with the other ingredients.
3. Can meatballs be fried immediately after boiling?
Yes, meatballs can be fried immediately after boiling. However, for crispier results, it is better to let the meatballs sit at room temperature or put them in the refrigerator before frying.
4. How do you store meatballs so they last longer?
Cooked meatballs can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 34 days. If you want them to last longer, freeze them in the freezer, and they can last up to several months.
5. Why do homemade meatballs often break when boiled?
This can happen if the water temperature is too high or the dough has too much air. Make sure the water is boiling over low-medium heat when boiling, and try to remove the air from the dough when forming the meatballs.
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