Giorgio Locatelli'S Turkey Meatballs In Sweet And S

Name: Giorgio Locatelli'S Turkey Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 59 g day old dry country bread; 2 tablespoons milk; 300 g cooked turkey, minced; 200 g boiled potatoes, mashed; 50 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 small eggs; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 25 g parsley, chopped; 1 small lemon, zest of, grated; 100 g dry white breadcrumbs; 100 ml sunflower oil; Sauce; 200 ml olive oil; 2 juniper berries; 2 bay leaves; 2 white onions, thinly sliced; 100 ml white wine vinegar; 50 g sultanas, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, then drained

Servings: persons

59 g day old dry country bread
2 tablespoons milk
300 g cooked turkey, minced
200 g boiled potatoes, mashed
50 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 small eggs
1 garlic clove, crushed
25 g parsley, chopped
1 small lemon, zest of, grated
100 g dry white breadcrumbs
100 ml sunflower oil
Sauce
200 ml olive oil
2 juniper berries
2 bay leaves
2 white onions, thinly sliced
100 ml white wine vinegar
50 g sultanas, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, then drained

1
Cut off the crusts from the bread and soak the bread in the milk.
2
Meanwhile, put the minced turkey in a bowl with the potatoes and mix well. Add the parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, lemon zest and seasoning. stir well until the mixture comes together.
3
Squeeze out the soaked bread, add to the mixture and give it a good stir. Shape the mixture into 12 small balls and flatten them so they look like mini burgers. Chill for about 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Put the olive oil in a pan with the juniper berries and bay leaves and heat gently to infuse the oil. Add the onions and cook for about 20 minutes, until soft, but now browned. Pour in the white wine vinegar and add the sultanas. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
5
Press the meatballs in the breadcrumbs to coat them. Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan, add the meatballs and fry gently for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
6
Drain the meatballs on kitchen paper and place on a roasting tin or large shallow dish. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and leave to infuse for 1 hour before serving.

1037

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 59 g day old dry country bread, 2 tablespoons milk, 300 g cooked turkey, minced, 200 g boiled potatoes, mashed, and more.

Yes, Giorgio Locatelli'S Turkey Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Giorgio Locatelli'S Turkey Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Sauce

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