Almond Meatballs (Spain)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground veal
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup blanched almond, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (more or less)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the veal & pork with the egg, bread crumbs, galic, almonds, salt & pepper, mixing well, but DO NOT KNEAD.

2. 2

   Form into balls from 1/2 inch in diameter to 1 inch diameter.

3. 3

   Put oil in a large skillet & turn the heat to medium.

4. 4

   One by one, dredge the meatballs in the flour & add them to the oil, before cooking, turning as necessary, 10 to 15 minutes or until nicely browned all over.

5. 5

   Serve hot or at room temperature.