meatball

The word Greek pontoon can be translated as "Pontic" and refers to the pontic nut or hazelnut. This term came to classical Arabic as bunduqah, which derived in Hispanic Arabic albúnduqa.

So we come to meatball, a concept that in our language refers to a food. The meatballs are small balls that are usually prepared with mince mixed with spices, beaten egg and breadcrumbs.

There are many types of meatballs. They are usually made with beef, although there are also Chicken meatballs Y Fish meatballs. Among the most common condiments are cumin, paprika, Garlic and parsley.

The recipesHowever, they vary by country. Can be cooked fried, stewed or to oven and have a varied size. There are those who prefer small meatballs, which can be eaten in one bite, and others who opt for much larger meatballs that must be cut.

It is interesting to note that meatballs do not always have meat. It is possible to use seitan or process different legumes (garbanzo beans, lentils, etc.) to make these spheres that are accompanied with rice, noodles or potatoes, for example.

Meatballs can even be eaten on sandwiches. The meatball sandwich, also know as meatball sandwich, meatball sandwich or meatloaf, consists of meatballs with tomato sauce between two loaves. On some occasions, cheese and other ingredients.

Finally, it should be noted that Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes as valid the form almóndiga. However, its use is not too frequent and is considered vulgar.