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Chicken or Turkey Meatballs Moroccan Style

my husband's mom would make this for me while i was in morocco. after the first time i tried to figure out what she put in it to make them so good. mine were ok but not wonderful like hers. so the next time i was there i paid close attention when she made them.

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Ingredients

  • ground chicken
  • fresh parsley
  • onion
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • ground black pepper
  • salt
  • oil
  • flour

Preparation

  1. 1mix parsley , onion , & spices with the ground chicken
  2. 2make sure it is well blended so that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture
  3. 3make 1 inch balls flattened to about 1 / 2 inch thickness
  4. 4optional: dip the balls into the flour until coated
  5. 5pour enough oil to just cover the bottom of the frying pan , heat on medium heat
  6. 6place the balls into the heated oil
  7. 7turn frequently so they do not burn on the sides
  8. 8cook until they are done all the way through
  9. 9optional: to eat moroccan style , use pieces of a thick bread to break off chunks of meatball
  10. 10pop into mouth & enjoy