Ricetta: Polpette Fritte alla Napoletana

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative with more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

In a bowl, combine the minced beef and minced pork.

Add the breadcrumbs, sultanas, toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, minced garlic, grated pecorino, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Mix in the egg and add water as needed to achieve the right consistency.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

Heat the frying oil in a pan and fry the meatballs until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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