ReceptnaptárYozhiki (hedgehog meatballs with rice in tomato sauce)
Yozhiki (hedgehogs) are meatballs enriched with raw rice, which look spiky while cooking from the protruding rice grains. A Soviet school and nursery favourite. Baked in sauce they are soft and juicy.
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Method
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- Knead the meat with the raw rice, onion, egg, salt and pepper.
- Shape 10-12 equal balls.
- Whisk the tomato paste with the water, sour cream and flour until smooth and season.
- Put the balls in a baking dish, pour over the sauce and add the bay leaf.
- Cover and bake at 180 °C for 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Add the rice raw so it swells and turns “spiky” as it cooks.
- The sauce must cover the balls or the rice will not cook.
- Serve with buckwheat or mashed potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
Why “hedgehog”?
The rice grains stick out of the surface like spines.
Can it be cooked in a pot?
Yes, covered over low heat for 40 minutes.
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