Bombas de La Barceloneta
Bombas de la Barceloneta is a traditional Spanish dish from Barcelona. It's a delicious potato bomb filled with spicy meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - For frying
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Ground beef - 1/2 pound
- Potatoes - 4 large
Let's Get Started
- Boil the potatoes until they are soft. Once cooled, mash them and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the ground beef with the onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper until the beef is fully cooked.
- Take a small amount of the mashed potatoes and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center and then cover it with more mashed potatoes. Shape it into a ball.
- Dip the potato ball into the beaten eggs and then roll it in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the olive oil in a deep pan and fry the potato bombs until they are golden brown.
- Serve the Bombas de la Barceloneta hot with a side of spicy tomato sauce or aioli.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g
