Wednesday, October 30, 2013

3 More Ways To Use Veggie Meatballs

I have millions of veggie meatball leftovers and I didn't know what to do with them.
I thought of making teriyaki balls.
Thought of making like a curry hummus dip.
Thought of making pasta with it.

Crazy that I am, I made them all. Just made them out
of whatever ingredients available in my fridge and pantry.

Ha!


Curry Sauce with Meatballs and Pita Bread


Ingredients:

2 cups of fresh milk
or 
2 cups of pure coconut milk 
pinch of salt
1tsp. turmeric powder
1tbsp. curry powder
1tsp. cumin powder
coriander leaves
fresh chili
 1 tbsp. cooking oil
2 pita breads

In a small pan, infuse all the powdered ingredients. Infusing means, heating them
up on a very low fire until all the flavors are done waking up
and come together. Pour the milk and let it 
simmer until it thickens just a little. In this photo, I cooked it around dinner time
so no fresh coconut milk anywhere. I NEVER use powdered or canned. But if
you're a vegan, you can use them as an alternative. 
I'm not so I used milk and little bit feta cheese.
No cheese is still good. You're still good.
When it thickens, add the fresh chili and coriander leaves.

I always like having coriander leaves in my curry coz it makes the strong flavor
of the curry a little lighter and fresher. Anyway, it's totally optional.
Heat up the pita breads directly on the stove and cut them
into pieces.




Teriyaki Balls


Ingredients:

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1tsp. finely chopped ginger
2 tbsp. cornstarch and 5 tbsp. water for thickener
1 tsp. sesame oil
sesame seeds
spring onions


Combine soy sauce, water and sugar into a pan and stir until the
sugar dissolves. Bring this to a simmer and then add the cornstarch and 
water solution. Mix continuously until it thickens. 
Add the sesame oil, sesame seeds and the spring onion



Meatball Marinara Sauce


 Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 cups of tomato sauce
2 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. onion
1 tbsp. brown sugar
dried or fresh oregano
salt and pepper
3 tbsp. cooking oil
cheese (optional)

Infuse the garlic and onion in cooking oil. Pour the tomato sauce and 
brown sugar. Yes, we like our spaghetti a little sweeter. 
When it comes to a simmer, season it with salt and pepper and then 
sprinkle with a little oregano. And there's your spaghetti meatball sauce.
Use the sauce for your pastas or hotdog bun for a meatball sub!
Top with cheese if you like.

DIG IN!


*Remember, this recipe is only a guide. Your experience is your own teacher 
and your own preference is the only thing that will make any recipe a 
perfect dish! Enjoy!

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