Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Spanish Chorizo Meatballs with Garlic Aioli

How gorgeous are these Spanish Chorizo Meatballs? You can serve them with garlic aoili or on their own, they are perfect for a cocktail party or a tapas dinner. Even better, you can make them under 10 minutes. Don't believe me? Take a look at the recipe:

Spanish Chorizo Meatballs with Garlic Aioli Recipe
Makes 20

Ingredients

2 chorizo sausages, finely chopped
6 fresh spicy pork sausages (about 500 g total), skin removed
Oil for pan-frying

Garlic Aioli:
1 garlic clove
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp good quality whole egg mayonnaise

Method

  1. Place the chorizo and sausage meat in a bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
  2. Shape mixture into 20 balls.
  3. Heat oil in fry pan. Fry the meatballs, turning them often until browned and cooked in the centre.
  4. To make Garlic Aioli: Place the garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and mayonnaise in a small bowl and mix until combined.

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19 comments:

GarlicBOSS said...

Uncomplicating the complex with a meatball and a toothpick...amazing and thank you

Stephcookie said...

Mmm I love chorizo, great idea to turn them into meatballs. You're going to become the Queen of meatballs haha!

Cookin' Canuck said...

What an easy, delicious recipe! These would be a hit at any cocktail party.

Helen (Grab Your Fork) said...

What a great idea! Agree with Steph re: the meatball title too!

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella said...

Yum! These are so perfect for a cocktail party. I love using homemade aioli too :)

Sophie said...

These tapas look excellent!! I love making my own aioli.

Your little balls must taste divine with that lovely ailoi!!

Also great for Christmas!

Anh said...

Yum! You have so many fun recipes around!

Lone Acorn said...

These meat balls look awesome. Nice click and a nice recipe. I am glad you shared it. I am feeling hungry. Here it is raining. I would love to have these with hot coffee.

Dawn said...

it would be gross how many of these I would literally eat right now.
they look SO GOOD!

ABowlOfMush said...

Wow these look delicious! I would love these in a wrap today for lunch!

pigpigscorner said...

Love chorizo! and this is a great idea! Must be super tasty.

lisaiscooking said...

These would be perfect for a party, and the aioli sounds great!

Cakelaw said...

Yummo! I have a couple of dinner parties coming up and should bear these in mind.

wasabi prime said...

Oh wow, beautiful, simple and delicious. I love it. Even without the sauce, they would be so flavorful!

The Duo Dishes said...

Oh wow. Oh wow! These sound so good, especially with the aioli. That spread could go on anything.

Simon Food Favourites said...

oh yum. great idea for my next birthday canape! :-)

Simon Food Favourites said...

oh great idea for my next birthday canape! :-)

Ellie said...

@ Garlicboss: haha! You are most welcome.

@ Stephcookie: Lol at the 'Queen of meatballs'!!

@ Cookin' Canuck: Thanks! Yes, it's perfect for a cooktail party.

@ Helen: Thanks!

@ Lorraine: Hehe... the cheat's version but tastes equally good.

@ Sophie: Yes, indeed!

@ Anh: I have many more to come. Thanks!

@ Lone Acorn: Thanks! This is perfect for any day.

@ Dawn: You will keep eating until they are all gone.

@ ABowlofMush: Great idea for a wrap fillings!

@ pigpigscorner: It's spicy and tasty!

@ lisaiscooking: Thanks!

@ Cakelaw: Great!!

@ wasabi prime: Yes, it's tasty enough to eat it without the aioli.

@ The Duo Dishes: Thanks!~

@ Simon Food Favourite: Looking forward to your birthday canapes post!

Ninette said...

Yum!