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Prepared with traditional methods in the Hasanbeyli district, sour meatballs are a nutritious dish frequently consumed especially in winter. Small meatballs obtained by kneading fine bulgur and lean minced meat are cooked with chickpeas and a special sour sauce. In the gastronomic culture of Osmaniye, pomegranate molasses or sumac juice is generally preferred for the sour flavor. It differs from other meatball recipes across Türkiye with its unique local spices and dense consistency.
Ingredients
- 250g lean minced meat
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 onion
- Salt, black pepper, mint, and olive oil
Preparation
- Knead fine bulgur, minced meat, grated onion, salt, and black pepper thoroughly in a deep bowl.
- Take hazelnut-sized pieces from the mixture and roll them into small meatballs.
- Sauté the tomato paste with olive oil in a pot, then add hot water and bring to a boil.
- Add the meatballs, boiled chickpeas, and pomegranate molasses to the boiling water, and cook until the meatballs are tender.
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