Recipe

Meatballs in saffron sauce

Jan 27, 2014 1:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 40 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Meatballs in saffron sauce
  • 500 gram beef mince
  • 1/3 cup (65g) basmati rice, well washed, rinsed, drained
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 onion, very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chilli
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • steamed couscous, to serve
  • lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Meatballs in saffron sauce
  • 1
    Combine mince, rice, garlic, cinnamon and cumin. Season. With wet hands, shape mixture into small meatballs. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Place onion, oil, chilli, saffron and 5 cups water in a saucepan. Season, bring to boil and add meatballs. Cover, simmer on low for 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve with couscous and lemon wedges.

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