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Gulrótarbollur (carrot balls)

Soft little balls made from grated carrots and flour, golden in butter in the pan. They make a gentle side dish or a snack for children.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

222 kcal per serving

Protein
6.1 g
Carbohydrates
28.4 g
of which sugars
9.2 g
Fat
8.1 g
Fiber
4.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the carrots and the onion, then grate them finely.
  2. In a bowl, mix the grated carrots, the egg, the flour, the baking powder and the spices.
  3. Shape small balls about 4 cm wide, pressing the dough firmly between your hands.
  4. Heat the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Add the balls and brown them for 3 to 4 minutes per side, flattening them slightly.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Place the balls on an oiled tray and bake for 20 minutes at 190 °C, turning them halfway through.

Using what's on hand. The butter can be replaced with olive oil without changing the result.

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