What are Albondigas?
The Spanish word for meatballs is albondigas. Albondigas are small meatballs made of ground meat and rice.
Traditionally, they are served in soup. A broth-based soup loaded with vegetables. Some recipes have potatoes some do not. Most of the recipes found online are also traditionally Mexican. It is really hard to find a Cuban recipe unless you specify. Please, don't get me wrong, I love albondigas soup too. However, today…….
I’m going to show you how to make Cuban albondigas.
What are Cuban Albondigas?
While they are still like a meatball, there are some similarities and some differences. They are similar in containing ground beef, eggs, and crackers or bread crumbs. They are noticeably different by their size. Cuban albondigas are bigger. Many Mexican recipes add rice to the albondigas. Cuban albondigas are served
with rice. Mexican albondigas are made in a soup. Cuban albondigas are traditionally made in a tomato-based sauce. You can find the traditional recipe
here.
This recipe is a non-traditional way of making Cuban albondigas. Instead of letting them simmer in a sauce, we are going to fry them. This alternative method makes them super simple. First, mix everything together. Next form them with an ice cream scooper. Last, cook and then done. Serve them with white rice, avocado salad, cooked plantains, and dinner is done.
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