Potato Meatballs with Garlic Sauce

Name: Potato Meatballs with Garlic Sauce - Teona O.
Ingredients: For potato meatballs:; 1 kg potatoes; 100 g grated cheese; 2 eggs; lightly beaten; 1 bunch of greens; finely chopped; to taste; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup tomato juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt; pepper; grated cheese for gratin For garlic sauce:; garlic passed through a press; salt; to taste; oil; 1 tomato; peeled; diced small and drained; sour cream or thick yogurt; to taste; parsley or dill; finely chopped; to taste and preference; lemon juice; to taste; optional

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To prepare delicious potato meatballs, start by boiling the potatoes with their skins on, so they retain their flavor and nutrients. Once cooked, carefully peel them and mash them using a fork or, for a finer result, pass them through a meat grinder. This will ensure a uniform and fluffy texture for your mixture. In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the beaten eggs, grated cheese, your preferred herbs (dill or parsley), and the two tablespoons of oil. This mixture will bring a special flavor to the meatballs, and the herbs will give an appetizing appearance. Season with salt and pepper to taste, making sure to taste the mixture to achieve a perfect balance of flavors. Moisten your hands with a little water and form medium-sized meatballs, making sure to shape them well. Carefully place them in a heat-resistant dish, which you have previously greased with oil to prevent sticking. Preheat the oven to a suitable temperature and put the dish in to bake, waiting for the meatballs to become slightly browned, at which point the aroma will fill the entire kitchen. Meanwhile, in a pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and add the flour, lightly sautéing it to bring out its raw taste. Then, extinguish the flour with the diluted broth in a cup of water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the sugar and let the sauce simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, being careful not to caramelize it. Once the meatballs are browned, pour the hot sauce over them and evenly sprinkle the grated cheese. Put the dish back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes, so that the cheese melts and forms a golden and appetizing crust. In parallel, prepare a delicious garlic sauce: crush the garlic with salt until it becomes a fine and creamy paste. Gradually add oil, continuing to crush vigorously to incorporate the oil. If desired, you can add a little lemon juice for extra acidity. Finally, fold in the sour cream or yogurt, a chopped tomato, and herbs, mixing well to obtain a homogeneous sauce. Serve the potato meatballs while they are warm, drizzled with the prepared sauce and sprinkled with finely chopped herbs. They are excellent alongside the garlic sauce, offering a combination of flavors and textures that will surely delight you. Enjoy this simple and delicious recipe, perfect for any meal!