Hedgehog Meatballs with Rice in Tomato Sauce

1. 1 Ground pork and beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.10 153 g
2. 2 Short-grain ricepack 800 g ≈ $2.16 32 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 45 g
4. 4 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.5 pcs
5. 5 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 22 g
6. 6 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 36 g
7. 7 Bay leaves to taste
8. 8 Sunflower oil 7 ml
9. 9 Salt 2 g
10. 10 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the raw rice until the water runs clear.

2. Mix the ground¹ meat, rice, grated onion³, egg, salt, and pepper.

3. Shape into large meatballs with wet hands.

4. Combine tomato⁵ paste, sour⁶ cream, and 180 ml water.

5. Sear the meatballs lightly in oil for 3–4 minutes to hold their shape.

6. Pour in the sauce, add a bay leaf, and simmer covered for 40 minutes until the rice is tender.