Tricks to make chewy meatballs with a smooth texture using 1 additional kitchen ingredient

foto: TikTok/@ummu_husna1

Making meatballs that are chewy and don't fall apart when cooked requires a special technique.

Brilio.net - Meatballs are a favorite food for many people because of their savory taste and chewy texture. Although there are many meatball sellers around, making your own meatballs can be an alternative to enjoy this dish with a recipe that is adjusted to your taste. However, making meatballs that are chewy and do not fall apart when cooked requires a special technique.

Many people feel like they have failed when making meatballs at home because the texture is hard or even falls apart when boiled. In fact, the key to making chewy meatballs is to rely on ice cubes during the making process and after boiling. The use of ice cubes will produce meatballs with a chewy texture that is not inferior to meatballs made by traders.

TikTok account owner @ummu_husna1 shared a chewy meatball recipe that is easy to make at home. Here are the ingredients and how to make it:

Material:
- 500 grams of selected beef (without tendons)
- 5 cloves of fried garlic
- 5 cloves of fried shallots
- 150 grams of ice cubes (for the dough)
- 2 egg whites
- 1.5 teaspoons of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1/2 teaspoon of powdered stock
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 100 grams of tapioca flour (equivalent to 10 tablespoons)

How to make:
1. Puree the beef and fried onions using a blender or chopper. Don't overcook it so that the texture of the meat doesn't fall apart.
2. Put ice cubes, egg whites and all spices into a blender
3. Add tapioca flour, blend until well mixed.
4. Boil water until boiling, turn off the heat
5. Shape the meatball mixture and immediately put it in hot water.
6. Turn on medium heat, cook until the meatballs float.
7. Remove the cooked meatballs and immediately put them in ice water.
8. Let stand for a few minutes then drain.
9. Air dry the meatballs

Ice cubes as a kitchen ingredient used play an important role in making chewy meatballs. When making the dough, ice cubes help maintain a low temperature so that the meat protein is not damaged and produces a chewy texture. After boiling, soaking the meatballs in ice water makes the texture more compact and chewy.

"You really have to put it in ice water so that the results are chewier and crunchier," said the account owner as quoted by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @ummu_husna1, Friday (24/1).

Beef without tendons is better used for making meatballs because it produces a smoother texture and is easy to process. The recommended meat cuts are tenderloin or back leg because they have fine fibers and low fat content.

1. Meatballs filled with cheese.

Additional ingredients:
- 100 grams of diced cheddar cheese

How to make:
- Flatten the meatball dough
- Fill with cheese pieces
- Round shape, boil until cooked

2. Crispy fried meatballs.

Additional ingredients:
- 100 grams of bread flour
- 2 beaten eggs

How to make:
- Boil the meatballs like the basic recipe.
- Dip in egg
- Roll in breadcrumbs
- Fry until golden brown

3. Grilled meatballs.

Spread ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon margarine

How to make:
- Boil the meatballs until cooked
- Mix the spread ingredients
- Skewer the meatballs, brush with the seasoning
- Bake until browned

By following the recipe and tips above, you can make delicious chewy meatballs to enjoy with your family. Don't forget to pay attention to the quality of the ingredients and the temperature when processing to get maximum results.

(brl/tin)