Content creator Noemi Salazar, known for her participation in the Spanish program Gypsy kings, He posted on TikTok a technique he inherited from his grandmother, which arouses interest because of its simplicity.
The method allows to obtain Round meatballs without having to handle the meat With your hands, a step that many cooks consider cumbersome due to the stickiness of the mixture. As he explains, it is “A very easy trick to avoid getting sprayed”.
The proposal only requires A cup, a spoon, and a little flour. The procedure consists of sprinkling a light layer of flour on the bottom of the cup, then adding a portion of the meat mixture and swirling the pot with gentle rotation. With this circular motion, the meat takes its shape by colliding with the inner walls of the glass, resulting in… Uniform piece ready for simmering, sautéing or baking.
Salazar commented that he resorts to this method when he prepares a large bowl of meatballs, especially on cold days “It makes him very tired” to get his hands dirty. Therefore, the system became their usual choice.
Although this technique works without additives, some care can improve the final appearance:
When used in gravy, as Noemi usually does, the remaining flour helps thicken the liquid slightly, providing a thicker texture. Practice results Useful for those who are looking for speed, prefer not to handle raw meat or want to get homogeneous meatballs Without extra effort.
Written by Maria Camila Salas Valencia