What Meatballs Are Like Around the World

Fox News ^ | February 18, 2014 | Erik Mathes

[nickcarraway]

If you polled a large group of international eaters on what makes the perfect meatball, chances are you’d get more impassioned answers than you ever imagined.

Whatever meatball criteria you held sacred before posing this query will undoubtedly be called into question, as you’ll have hordes of enthusiasts riled up trying to convince you that their take on the savory morsels deserves permanent placement at the pinnacle of mythical Meatball Mountain.

[Sopater]

Religion and politics are perfectly OK here, but to discuss meatballs at FR, you could be striding into very dangerous territory.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

For my wife, who has Celiac and watches her weight carefully...these are a Godsend. And they are super yummy with linguine and Alfredo sauce.

[Colonial35]

When Made of Kangaroo!

They are The Great Snack From DownUnder.

[US Navy Vet]

Meatballs, Chili and BBQ are definatly Food, “Red Lights”!

[Hugin]

I once had Indian meatballs made of lamb with an almond in the middle and a yogurt mint sauce. Different, but very tasty.

[Army Air Corps]

Hmmm, that sounds interesting. How was the texture?

[Starstruck]

Probably have to go with the Italian style here. And yes on pasta.

[elcid1970]

“On top of spaghetti,
“All covered with cheese,
“I lost my poor meatball,
“When somebody sneezed.....”

My aunt made the best spaghetti & meatballs in the world. What a letdown when I was stationed in Naples to discover that meatballs are not native Italian. Moved on to Bolognese sauce. Will try original “Godfather spaghetti al Clemenza” soon.

[petercooper]

Bttt

[Hugin]

Texture was firm. I don’t think they used any bread crumbs, just meat.

[NFHale]

They look good! Will look for them in the supermarket.

Tomato and basil ANYTHING is usually good to go for me..!!

[Army Air Corps]

The sauce sounds interesting. Did you have this at a restaurant or in someone’s home?

[Mears]

This is weird——I just finished a meatball lunch.

Italian,bought at a local Italian market.

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[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

Seekh kebab? I’ve had them too; they’re delish. Don’t remember almonds in the center, though.

[Hugin]

Someone’s home a long time ago. I think the sauce was just plain yogurt simmered for a few minutes with fresh chopped up mint.

[nickcarraway]

A meatball is kofta.

[Hugin]

No, cooked in a pan.

[dainbramaged]

I make mine with equal parts ground beef and pork - along with breadcrumbs, ricotta, eggs and parmesan cheese. Bake in oven, simmer in home made sauce, make meatball sandwich.
Wash it down with an RC Cola and a moonpie for dessert. Oh, baby.

[Rinnwald]

They’re made from a secret Schweddy family recipe. No one can resist my Schweddy Balls.