5 Meatball Recipes to Try From 5 Countries (🇮🇸🇸🇾🇺🇸🇲🇦🇳🇱)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth retains flavor while being lighter.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Squeeze out excess liquid from the frozen cod to achieve a dough consistency.

Mix the cod with bread crumbs, egg, milk, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and curry powder in a bowl.

Combine all ingredients until well blended.

Shape the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Fry the fish balls in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer browned fish balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with curry sauce on the side.

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