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Camel Milk Turkey Meatballs
Tender turkey meatballs bound with camel milk-soaked breadcrumbs for a lighter, moister bite.
By Aunesty Janssen · The Complete Camel Milk Guide & Cookbook: A Definitive Guide to History, Science, Sourcing & 150 Original Recipes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup pasteurized camel milk
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl; rest 5 minutes until fully moistened.
- Add turkey, egg, garlic, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix gently with a fork or clean hands just until combined.
- Divide into 16 portions and roll with lightly damp hands. Arrange at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake 18 to 25 minutes until the center of the largest meatball reaches 165°F.
- Serve with a prepared sauce or over pasta; do not use surface color alone as the doneness test.
Cook with confidence
Before you start
Before you start
Ground turkey varies in fat content. A mix containing thigh meat stays juicier than very lean breast. The measured panade helps hold moisture but cannot compensate for overbaking.
Serving and keeping
Refrigerate within 2 hours for 3 to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F in sauce or a covered oven dish.
Mix Less Than You Think
Combine turkey, soaked crumbs, egg, garlic, and 1/4 cup Parmesan only until evenly distributed. Kneading the mixture compacts proteins and produces springy, dense meatballs.
Shape Without Packing
Use damp or lightly oiled hands and roll gently. Equal size matters more than perfect spheres because even meatballs reach safe temperature together.
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