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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Taste Autumn: Meatballs with Rice in Cardamom Soup

This November, discover a heart-warming recipe with a Middle Eastern flair: Meatballs with Rice in Cardamom Soup. Perfect for the British harvest season, this dish uses premium Japonica rice from the EU, bringing together quality and flavour in every bowl.

These meatballs, crafted from ground beef and Japonica rice, are enhanced with a blend of spices and fresh herbs. The rich, cardamom-scented soup, combined with fresh spinach, makes for a wonderfully smooth, satisfying texture.

Recipe Overview: Meatballs with Rice in Cardamom Soup

Ingredients (for 30 servings):

  • 200g Japonica rice
  • 1kg ground beef
  • 50g fresh coriander, chopped
  • 150g finely diced red onion
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 eggs
  • 50g olive oil
  • 30g breadcrumbs
  • 400g fresh cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1kg fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • Juice of three lemons
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 200g green onions, chopped
  • Yogurt, for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Japonica rice, red onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the meatballs, and simmer for about 25 minutes. Retain the broth.
  3. In a separate pan, heat olive oil, then sauté the cardamom, spinach, flour, and green onions until fragrant.
  4. Gradually add the reserved broth, blend until smooth, then add the meatballs.
  5. Serve in bowls, topped with a spoonful of yogurt.

Perfect for both gatherings and quiet nights, this dish captures the essence of autumn. Enjoy the blend of flavours and celebrate the richness of EU-sourced rice in your kitchen.

Learn more about the “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, upcoming events, and social media activities by visiting:

Website link: www.europeanrice.eu

About the “EUROPEAN RICE” Campaign:

The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign is an EU-funded initiative focused on promoting the benefits, sustainability, and versatility of European rice in the UK and other markets. The campaign aligns with the goals of enhancing the competitiveness and market presence of EU agri-food products globally, emphasizing sustainable practices and high-quality standards.
THE EUROPEAN UNION SUPPORTS CAMPAIGNS THAT PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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