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Ostrich Frikkadels Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Ostrich Frikkadels spaghetti and meatballs recipe


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Frikkadel is the Afrikaans word for a meatball and ostrich is very popular meat eaten in Southern Africa.

Ostrich meat is very lean with very low-fat content and is healthier red meat. Frikkadel ostrich meatballs is a very versatile recipe used for spaghetti and meatballs, stews, sandwiches and in any of dish as a substitute for beef.


Ostrich Frikkadels Spaghetti and Meatballs


Ostrich is a very popular meat eaten in Southern Africa. Ostrich meat is lean, low healthier red meat. Frikkadel ostrich meatballs is a recipe used for spaghetti and meatballs, stews, sandwiches and in any of dish as a substitute for beef.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground ostrich meat

1 onion finely chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced fresh mint

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs


Directions:

In a large bowl mix all ingredients well and form into equal size balls. In a large frying pan set to medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil cook covered 5 minutes and uncovered 10 minutes until cooked through. Serve as an appetizer, a meatball sandwich with homemade barbeque sauce or as spaghetti and meatballs.


What does ostrich taste like

Ostrich meat tastes like beef and is used for frying, stewing, sautΓ©ing or in any of dish as a substitute for beef.


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