Moroccancharosetballs Recipes

MOROCCAN CHAROSET BALLS

Steps:

• In food processor, process dates, raisins and walnuts until mixute is finely chops and begins to stick together.
• Add wine until mixture becomes sticky.
• Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper lined baking sheet.
• With moistened hands, roll each mound into a hazelnut-size ball.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the sauce: Mix together the tomato sauce, cilantro, cumin, harissa, paprika and cinnamon.
• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Soak the bread in just enough water to cover for 1 minute. Pour into a colander and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze all the excess water out.
• Meanwhile, gently cook the onions and garlic until translucent. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl. Add the chuck, pork, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, chile powder, ginger and eggs and mix thoroughly.
• Portion and shape the mixture into 3 1/2-ounce balls. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Transfer to a large baking dish, cover with the meatball sauce and wrap with aluminum foil. Braise the meatballs in the oven until cooked through but not dry, 20 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, then serve.

MOROCCAN HAROSET/CHAROSET (PASSOVER)

Steps:

• Mix the fruit with the nuts and add the grape juice to make a smooth paste.
• Roll into 1 inch balls and sprinkle with cinnamon.