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Bitter Ballen

This Bitter Ballen recipe uses Butter, Onion, Flour, Milk Or Stock, and Salt. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 2 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large saucepan and saute onion until it becomes transparent.

2. 2

   Blend in flour and stir until smooth.

3. 3

   Gradually add the milk or stock.

4. 4

   Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

5. 5

   Add the parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, curry, meat and cheese.

6. 6

   Simmer for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool the mixture for several hours in the fridge.

8. 8

   Shape the cooled mixture into bite-sized balls with teaspoons.

9. 9

   Roll the balls into the crumbs, dip each ball into the eggs, then roll in crumbs again.

10. 10

    Place in a shallow pan to dry and refrigerate for 1 hour.

11. 11

    Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375F (190C).

12. 12

    Fry the bitter balls, a few at a time, until golden -- about 2 minutes.

13. 13

    Drain on paper towels and serve hot on cocktail picks with Dutch mustard for dipping.