Sour Milas Meatballs: A Traditional Aegean Delight

Ingredients

Base:

• 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 tea glass Oro di Milas cold-extracted olive oil

• Flour (for coating)

For the Meatballs:

• 500 g ground beef

• 1 onion, grated

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon salt & 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tangy Lemon Sauce:

• Juice of 1 fresh lemon

• 6 cloves garlic, crushed

Instructions

1. Preparation: Boil the pre-soaked chickpeas until tender, then drain.

2. The Base: Heat Oro di Milas olive oil in a large pot. Sauté the chopped onion and tomato paste until fragrant. Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

3. Shaping the Meatballs: In a bowl, knead the ground beef with grated onion, egg, and spices. Shape into small, spindle-like ovals and coat thoroughly with flour.

4. Frying: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Sear the floured meatballs until golden brown.

5. Simmer: Add the fried meatballs and boiled chickpeas into the boiling pot. Let them cook together for about 10 minutes.

6. The Finishing Touch: Mix the crushed garlic with lemon juice and pour it over the dish just before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!