Γιουβαρλάκια | Giouvarlakia

Meatballs in a lemony egg-lemon sauce, soulful and warming.

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 100 grams rice
• 2 large egg
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 large onion
• 1 liter broth

Method

1. Combine beef, rice, finely chopped parsley, and onion; form into meatballs.
2. Gently boil meatballs in broth until heated through.
3. Separate eggs, beat yolks and blend in lemon juice then whisk in whites until creamy.
4. Temper sauce with hot broth, gradually adding to avoid curdling.
5. Pour avgolemono sauce over meatballs and serve.

Chef's tips

• Ensure broth is gently boiling when adding meatballs.
• Taste sauce for a good balance of lemon and salt.