Free Cooking Recipes

A traditional Mexican dish, Albandi gas probably has its origins in Spain. It is also made in Brazil and in Scotland where it is known as Alnzundigoes. An inexpensive, filling, lunch or dinner dish, it is usually served with plain boiled rice.

4 SERVINGS
1 lb. minced beef
4 lb. minced pork
1 thick slice white bread
cold water
1 medium-sized egg
1 teaspoon salt
teaspoon dried sage
:Is teaspoon dried mint
teaspoon black pepper
2 medium-sized onions, chopped
1 lb. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
teaspoon dried coriander
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix together the beef and pork. Soak the slice of bread in the cold water and squeeze dry.
2. Crumble the bread and mix into the meat. Stir in the egg and the salt, sage, mint and pepper. Mix well.
3. With your hands, shape the meat into balls the size of walnuts.
4. Put the cooking oil into a deep, heavy saucepan and fry the meat balls until they are brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
5. Put the onions into the saucepan and fry them until they are golden brown. Add the tomatoes, garlic and coriander. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the meat balls and continue to simmer, covered, for another 30 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
7. To serve, place the meat halls in the centre of a deep, warmed serving dish, pour the sauce over them and surround with rice.