Madora Meatballs (mopani Meatballs)
Madora Meatballs, also known as Mopani Meatballs, are a traditional dish from Zimbabwean cuisine. These delicious meatballs are made with a unique ingredient - dried mopani worms, which are a good source of protein and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup dried mopani worms, rehydrated and finely chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, rehydrated mopani worms, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs in the skillet, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Madora Meatballs hot with your favorite side dishes.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Plate Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Madora Meatballs with sadza (cornmeal porridge) and a side of vegetables for an authentic Zimbabwean meal.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to rehydrate the dried mopani worms according to package instructions before using them in the meatball mixture.
Cost
$10