THE CINNAMON MEAT-CLOUDS

(Our Play on Greek Soutzoukakia / Spiced Meatballs)

THE CINNAMON MEAT-CLOUDS

Ingredients: 500g Beef mince, 1 Red onion (pureed), 2 cloves Garlic, 2 slices Stale bread (soaked), 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Black pepper, 400g Tomato passata, 100ml Red Wine, 1 tbsp Honey...

Ingredients

  • 500g Beef mince
  • 1 Red onion (pureed)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 slices Stale bread (soaked)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 400g Tomato passata
  • 100ml Red Wine
  • 1 tbsp Honey

Cooking Method

  1. The Build Knead meat, onion, garlic, bread, and spices into an oblong shape.
  2. The Scorch Fry the meat clouds in oil until dark and rock-hard charred; remove.
  3. The Bloom In the same pan, add extra cumin and cinnamon with a 30ml splash of wine; the steam will release the woody perfume.
  4. The Swell Add passata and honey; return meat. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces to a thick red lacquer.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh parsley and serve over buttery rice.

Cuisine: Balkan

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