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Fried Meatball Sandwich With Homemade Mayonnaise And Salad
by Chef Max Mariola · 1.1M subscribers on YouTube
Chef Max Mariola shares his recipe for soft and golden fried meatballs made with a mix of turkey, pork, and beef, enriched with smoked provola cheese and flavored with lemon and parsley. Paired with a homemade creamy mayonnaise spiced with paprika and chili, and served on a Genzano bread roll with fresh salad.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
16 items- 1 kgCarne Mista di Tacchino, Maiale e ManzoMix of turkey thigh, pork, and beef (approximately equal parts)
- 100 gMollica di Pane (Genzano)Soaked in water or milk and squeezed, from Genzano bread
- 1 pcsEgg
- Smoked ProvolaFinely diced, smoked provola (a type of fior di latte)
- ParsleyFresh, chopped
- Lemon ZestGrated zest
- SaltTo taste
- Black PepperFreshly ground
- BreadcrumbsFor coating; use a coarse breadcrumb
- 3 pcsTuorli d'Uovo (per Maionese)For the homemade mayonnaise
- Lemon JuiceFor both the mayonnaise and the meatballs (used in mayo)
- Olio di Semi (per Maionese e Frittura)Neutral oil for mayonnaise and for deep-frying the meatballs
- Paprika(optional) — For the mayonnaise, adds color and flavour
- Hot Chili Pepper(optional) — For the mayonnaise; use to taste
- Insalata (Lattuga o Mista)Fresh salad leaves for the sandwich
- 1 pcsPane di Genzano (Filone)A whole loaf, sliced in half for the sandwich
Method
- Prepare the meat mixture: combine ground turkey thigh, pork, and beef with soaked and squeezed breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, grated lemon zest, salt, pepper, and finely diced smoked provola. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into flat, round meatballs (polpette).
- Coat each meatball in breadcrumbs.
- Make the mayonnaise: blend 3 egg yolks with lemon juice and salt; slowly drizzle in oil until emulsified and thick. Season with paprika, chili pepper, and grated lemon zest.
- Heat oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack.
- Assemble the sandwich: split the Genzano bread, spread mayonnaise on both halves, add salad leaves, place the hot meatballs on top, and close.
Chef Max Mariola
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