How to Make Bitterbal: Favorite Dutch Meat Snack Recipe

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.

Chop parsley finely and place it in a bowl.

Bloom the gelatin by adding 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup room temperature water and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Warm up the roux on medium heat and add the chopped parsley.

Ensure the mixture temperature is between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the gelatin.

Mix the bloomed gelatin into the roux until fully dissolved.

Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 4 hours to set.

Once set, use an ice cream scoop to shape the mixture into balls.

Prepare a breading station with panko breadcrumbs, an egg wash made from 2 eggs, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of milk.

Shape the balls, roll them in breadcrumbs, dip them in the egg wash, and then coat them in breadcrumbs again for double breading.

Heat oil for deep frying and fry the balls until golden brown.

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