5 Meatball Recipes to Try From 5 Countries (🇮🇸🇸🇾🇺🇸🇲🇦🇳🇱)

[@chaybennani8164]

Oh my god, i was so excited for you to try the moroccan recipe, i’m so glad you enjoyed it ❤️❤️

[@fayhares]

Your explanation of the dish was ON POINT, cheers from a fellow Moroccan! KBM is life!!!

[@yellowsails]

You have gorgeous hair!

[@Thearrowstrikes]

Literally same, thanks for submitting the recipe from a fellow Moroccan it’s such a great dish👌👌👌🇲🇦

[@BerylShereshewsky]

I think people want you to drop your hair routine!!! hahah

[@annbrookens945]

Chay, I LOVE your hair! Also, the recipe sounds wonderful!

[@kumarvikramaditya9636]

I am an Indian married to an Icelander. My husband and I love cooking and he's glad you included Iceland this time bcs he was jealous you'd include India all the time🤣😂🇮🇸💙🇮🇳

[@teekotrain6845]

I've never ever tried anything from Iceland. I'm glad this was included as well because it looks delicious

[@andy8357]

Já, ég var líka mjög ánægð þegar hún var með íslenskan mat

[@kumarvikramaditya9636]

@@andy8357 Eins og þú ættir að vera. Norræni bróðir. Ég elska hvernig sérhver norræn manneskja tekur svo vel við útlendingum sem laðast að manni af sama kyni og hann

[@xxminglexx]

That's too cute

[@omfriend]

How did you guys even meet 😜 the closest i got to Iceland is when i mistakenly selected Country of Origin as Iceland instead of India

[@djpamdemonium]

I feel like your channel does more for international relations than any politician alive or dead. I love how much I have learned about all these cultures and meals. It's like traveling the world when I'm broke at home, thank you so much for your work, I am a huge fan. Now you need to do one on stuffed peppers.

[@BerylShereshewsky]

💜💕

[@Hiphop618]

Politicians are never effective at anything except lining their own pockets lol. It's the ordinary citizens living and working together and sharing each others' cultures with one another and embracing shared values (and swapping recipes!) that help international relations. Not politicians paying lip service on Twitter and sowing further division while they make six-figures off of taxpayers.

[@jerrycurl637]

I 100% AGREE

[@Demitchii]

YESSS

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Don't bring politics into this wholesome channel.

[@chandrakala978]

When Indians moved to the US in 70s and 80s, they used cranberries as a substitute for tamarind. Thankfully now we have so many Indian stores, atleast in major cities :)

[@teekotrain6845]

Mexican markets will often have whole tamarind you can buy by the pound, or tamarind paste. ✌️ ❤️

[@chandrakala978]

@@teekotrain6845 That's true! Maybe some Indians did that? I found out the cranberry titbit from some distant grandma.

[@cyndimack3527]

Are there any dishes in which you prefer cranberries over tamarind even though you can find it now? I'm very curious. I like both cranberry and tamarind. I also like to find new ways to make food!

[@adedow1333]

That's really cool!

[@vshekar]

@@cyndimack3527 cranberry chutney is pretty great

[@lisam9233]

Meatballs, yes! How about mushrooms? Would love to see worldly shroom recipes :)

[@momamiandkiddokelsi9027]

Wonderful idea!

[@apoorvaupadhyay5183]

Aggressively chants *SHROOMS SHROOMS SHROOMS!!!!

[@d.strassler9080]

Hear hear !! Creamy cheesy mushroom baked empanadas !!

[@nozee77]

Yes!!! This is so overdue and needs to happen asap!!!

[@TheCotzi]

in germany at christmas markets we have Breaded shrooms with garlic sauce i allways overeat on them i love shrooms

[@annaz6444]

Oh Beryl! I live 10 years in the Netherlands and i NEVER saw anyone actually making them. Dutch people always buy them fronzen or ready to go. Respect! Its great with good beer. Really enjoying your videos. Keep up greet work!

[@TheAnchalnigam]

True. I also have them in my freezer but mushroom ones. But I also have seen people making at home. Oh its a lot of effort

[@eleo_b]

I’m all Dutch and I have only made them once (or well, kroketten rather, but it’s the same thing).

[@marcushong1647]

My mother and her parents emigrated from the Netherlands to the US. We would have bitterballen every year around Christmas/New Years. And we made them fresh every single year. Of course, my Opa was a chef, so that may be why.... Or, it may be that they were hard to find frozen here in the States, so we had to make our own.

[@WholeHeartily]

😏 everything’s good with a beer lol

[@sweet_mayonaise]

I want to mention that the dutch bitterballen are definitely not something we make at home, yours look so gourmet!

[@jeffenwaldomyspanishadopti9283]

speak for yourself...people do make them fresh..and once you do so..you won't go back to the frozen stuff

[@ReadySteadyBike]

definitely agree. Never heard of anyone making them from scratch.

[@ariellaryner7740]

Have you tried the KFC ones they're so good they have them frozen in the AH and they're my favourite.

[@AnniCarlsson]

Do they allways being baöls or can they be like sticks to? Me tasted something at my bf a few years ago that was astick with a gooey meat filling me didn't like. Don't remember name and me probably forget to ask him tomorrow 😂😂😂

[@hbnpiano]

@@AnniCarlsson croketten are very similar, and are more of an oblong shape. Not sure if I spelled that correctly, though!

[@zerotwosama1877]

I love loooveeee that people tell the stories to the dishes and their homeland :) we move and live in different countries so I think it’s important to not forget about our culture and food

[@hopeful8975]

A lot of us may never get to travel much so this is why I love watching these. It’s so nice to experience other cultures way of eating and living.

[@maven7550]

My absolute favourite part of this whole episode...the stories, the life behind the dish...💖💖

[@margieinnes4638]

Yes, I also love the stories/ memories and special moments shared by the different people, it makes it so much more interesting and special, as though we have a connection to them through the sharing of these recipes, thanks Beryl for your lovely, inspiring videos!:)

[@bennett8535]

Here in Sri Lanka we have "cutlets," which are essentially the same idea as the Dutch Bitterballen (sp?) but with Sri Lankan ingredients. Sri Lanka was a Dutch colony at one time, and so there was a lot of Dutch influence on the food here.

[@valentinaminauro352]

Interesting 🤗

[@lizzy9975]

Soooo..... spill the beans please. Would you mind providing the recipe?

[@Charlzton]

Yes! Cutlets are delicious. We do have frikkadels in colombo and batticaloa which are pretty much identical to the afrikaaner ones (just baked meatballs we eat with lamprais) because they come from the Burgher people (my people!) but I'd much rather see Beryl do fish cutlets- minced fish (canned tuna works well) with sri lankan spices, ground curry leaves, black pepper and fresh green chilli, rolled in balls and breaded and deep fried. They're delicious dipped in ketchup and with an ice cold beer or ginger beer ahaha

[@sahanarajnarayanan9222]

We in India have cutlets too!!

[@mumudolce]

Yes!! My mom would make them with fish and potatoes. So yummy

[@mknewlan67]

That Syrian dish looked absolutely delicious. I would love more people from the Middle East and Northern Africa to share more dishes.

[@priscillad8]

Yes

[@nanasyrian3616]

But this man in 9:31 doesn't know alot about aleppo people in aleppo eat a lot of dairy-meat mixed products such as( Arman bi-laban)، batersh،(treat bi-laban)

[@Emma-yn4qs]

@@nanasyrian3616 i've seen you copy paste this comment before and you need to understand he is referencing Kosher dietary laws where you cannot eat meat and dairy together. there was once a large Jewish population in the area and that is where this dish comes from, I'm Syrian and yes a lot of people eat meat and dairy together but this is not one of those recipes

[@KatyTarantino]

absolutelly agree!

[@KatyTarantino]

he was talking about past. when there were huge juwish population... @@nanasyrian3616

[@renamerryfield9802]

I loved the story that George had of the Syrian Kebab Karaz. The story of the history of Aleppo and it's very diverse cultural makeup. The meatballs look like they would be delicious, and could inspire you to seek out more Syrian dishes. Thank you Beryl and thank you George. Thank you also Chaymae for sharing your Moroccan dish with us. Cinnamon and other spices like it aren't usually found in American foods. This would be a good introduction to that concept. They look delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@nanasyrian3616]

But Informations is not true people in aleppo eat a lot of dairy-meat mixed products such as( Arman bi-laban)، batersh،(treat bi-laban) I think this man doesn't know alot a bout aleppo

[@Hiphop618]

@@nanasyrian3616 He was specifically referring to the Jews who lived in Aleppo who don't eat meat with dairy due to following kosher dietary guidelines, not about Aleppo residents as a whole. I'm glad that he discussed the history, most Americans assume that all Jews are from Europe when in fact, Jews come from all sorts of races and ethnicities :)

[@missleb3537]

Girl those bitterballen are picture perfect!! The breading station was so esthetic I laughed so much. And the on your shelf should be in every video I'm sure everyone loved getting to know you a bit better. 😉 and magic meatballs is one of my family's dish omg I couldn't imagine lol only difference is we add brown sugar to the sauce yum! We are from Nova Scotia 🥰

[@fiefvanrossem227]

🇨🇦 - I'm first born generation Canadian born to Dutch immigrants to Canada - my Mom has made BITTERBALLEN as a Christmas Eve treat since 1960 - all the Dutchies who have come to our place for Christmas Eve love that my Mom makes these and so do we kids! 😀 B E R Y L - yours looked AMAZING 👏 👍👏 (my Mom has made 200 of them for Christmas Eve 2021)

[@hodanmaxamud853]

Beryl you should do a pasta episode!!! You’ll find a lot of African countries have their own versions of pasta dishes & I think you’d be pleasantly surprised 👀👀

[@Sincyn241]

Oh, and I hope someone submits the spaghetti omelet! I tried that at a college fund raiser and it was amazing!

[@georgeandrews1812]

Hi Beryl! Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of this video. It always warms my heart to see Syrian culture and cuisine shared with the world in a positive way 😊

[@cynthiaspiker8308]

There are never too many meatballs. Also, please do a mushroom episode. They make my world go round.

[@adedow1333]

I'll definitely be trying the Syrian meatballs! Right up my alley in preferred flavors!

[@BerylShereshewsky]

Yes! If you can’t find sour cherries just add the sour element to red cherries! Lemon or citric acid!!

[@kumarvikramaditya9636]

My husband is Icelandic, he cannot live without his fish. Hardfiskur yummmm

[@freshorangina]

You could probably do a whole episode on different types of “balls” made with rice. I would totally do Supli. Everyone in America is discovering Arancini balls, but no one knows Supli. As a diplomat brat growing up in Rome, this Canadian never forgot my favourite food. Every once in a while I make them and they are always worth the effort.

[@Agadir1961]

The Moroccan meatball tagine is absolutely delicious. I visited Morocco 2 years ago .marrakech and I enjoyed the variety of food .my everyday breakfast was meatballs with eggs. I loved it

[@aczu12345]

I learned to make the "magic meatballs" by using grape jelly and Heinz chili sauce. The acid from the lemon and the savory onion are in the sauce already. They're like sweet and sour. So good!

[@tammystratford7079]

I paid $8 cdn for my last bottle of chili sauce. I should probably make my own. Try chili sauce on buttered toast.

[@katrinahutchins9827]

That is the sauce we use for little smokies. It’s so good but I never thought to put it on meatballs.

[@tammystratford7079]

@@katrinahutchins9827 well, guess who is trying that this weekend?

[@morguac]

SAME. I sear mine off and finish them in a crockpot instead of baking.

[@gemini6118]

I was so excited when I saw Morocco in the title! I knew exactly what you were going to make and I knew you would love it! My husband is from Morocco and this was one of the first dishes that he taught me to make! It's my favorite!

[@shevahauser1780]

I love the mention of kosher, and how you don't mix meat and dairy. Alot of people don't know that ,or they're confused by what exactly kosher is. Really appreciate it. (In my family we make a tomato based sauce, and just don't use cheese) .

[@morgandevol6218]

Moroccan food is so underrated! In traveling to Morocco I fell in love with the cuisine! I’m now always on the hunt for good Moroccan recipes and cookbooks (harder than you’d think) and man the breadddd guys Moroccan bread is amazing!

[@morgandevol6218]

Also Beryl, tagines are not made to be out directly on a heat source. You have to put them on a heat distributing plate if they are on the stove (and if they are decorative that won’t help). The tagline I have actually has a cast iron bottom (not traditional but very durable) so you don’t have to use a heat distribution plate and I highly recommend!

[@morgandevol6218]

*put

[@morocco_020fc7]

An good tip from an Moroccan to you is the Choumicha show its an national treasure, she is an god when it comes to Moroccan cooking bet she can even defeat Gordan Ramsay if she tries. Her shows went international and even in Algeria where Moroccan shows are banned she was famous now she owns one of the best restaurance in Dubai

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I was born in the '60s and grew up in the '70s. French Onion soup mix was a staple pantry item. It was used for Sweep Steak (dump some on a round steak, wrap in foil and bake in the oven), and Speed Balls (standard beef, breadcrumbs and milk meatballs; the onion soup mix was combined with water to create a sauce the balls were simmered in, and it was served on rice). And of course, dump a pkg of onion soup mix into a container of sour cream and you have chip dip. My MIL still uses onion soup mix, Heinz chili sauce, and a can of coke to make her brisket. The fish balls reminded me of the ones my stepmother (from New Orleans) made, using canned fish (maybe cod?), but with cocktail sauce on it, rather than a curry sauce.

[@tatersprecious5827]

My family made "Chicken Tremendous" with onion soup mix. Onion soup mix, rice, cream of mushroom/chicken, and water, and then topped with uncooked chicken and baked. And of course the dip! It's definitely a product of the 70's! :)

[@tatersprecious5827]

Also, I just thought, "Roxanne Richardson? Don't I know her?" Yes! I'm also a knitter. Fun seeing you over here!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

@@tatersprecious5827 Lol, never occurred to me that I would be "recognized" in YT comments. :-)

[@a.humphries8678]

The brisket sounds great! I think i might give that a try!

[@vysharra]

My family’s ‘traditional’ recipe for thanksgiving stuffing is mostly seasoned by onion soup mix. It’s very emblematic of the processed food craze in middle class America post-war: boxed stuffing, onion soup mix, canned broth, butter, and (if you’re feeling adventurous) chopped apples.

[@kristinemedina2839]

This moroccan guy i used to date made me that meatball tajin...and its so good..he used raw tomatoes and not the canned ones and it is perfect!

[@DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA]

My mom made the "magic" meatballs with grape jelly & BBQ sauce, my aunt made them with chili sauce & grape jelly, & my mom made them either BBQ sauce & cranberry sauce. All were seasoned with onion soup mix.

[@adedow1333]

Those all seem amazing

[@TRUFOX29]

My family also makes the “magic” meatballs with chili sauce & grape jelly.

[@DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA]

@@TRUFOX29 😋 😋 😋

[@DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA]

@@adedow1333 trust me, they are. Also they're made with lil smokies instead of meatballs. Same sauces.... 😋 😋 😋

[@kareninalabama]

Came to post a similar comment; I've heard of them with BBQ sauce (as my mom made them) and chili sauce, but never heard of it with ketchup before. I've made them with cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce, and that's my favorite. (But I don't use the soup mix.)

[@amwoWOAH]

Sooo happy you included a meatball tagine. I live in Morocco with my Moroccan husband and it’s one of our favorite winter comfort foods. If you want to level it up even more sprinkle some shredded cheese on top when it’s done. (We use Edam cheese here.) Then get a nice bread and dig in!

[@scarletskies88]

Tip for the Moroccan dish - If you use the recipe that Beryl posted, the first step says to make the meatballs. HOWEVER, after just making these, I would suggest waiting until you’ve made the sauce and it’s simmering before rolling the meatballs out. The whole thing start to finish took me WAY longer than it should have because of this, which leads me to a second tip: don’t wait until late in the evening (when you’re already hungry) to start making these! 😅

[@olgagnatyuk2441]

I don't think it's just your pot, the issue is your burner... because it's larger, size wise and has only 4 prongs that are spaced too far apart, it doesn't fit smaller pots properly, especially with long handles made out of heavier metals. Using pots or skillets that are bigger in diameter would be ideal for the burner size/style you have.

[@TheRealLilah]

Additionally, lining up the handle with one of the burner prongs should prevent most of the tipping, because its supported.

[@lisam9233]

I think Beryl deserves some fab new pots. And maybe a new burner, too!

[@olgagnatyuk2441]

I am all for new pots and pans or anything else that has to do with kitchen and cooking delicious food, for Beryl and for my own kitchen 😋

[@ranniemanangan5371]

Induction burners are ideal for apartments they say,....

[@kaemincha]

i think this everytime and it drives me crazy 😭

[@southeastshortee]

I'm excited to try the Syrian Kebab Keraz Meatballs. This looks like a great dinner idea for a Saturday night, with a small salad on the side. Finding this channel has been tons of fun.

[@nanasyrian3616]

Yes it is I'm syrian and it's one of my favorite food 😋

[@southeastshortee]

@@nanasyrian3616 this turned into a Saturday night dinner and my daughter loved it!!!

[@ElMariachi1337]

Fun fact: Bitterbal is part of the Kroket family, they are a bit bigger, almost the size of a sausage and come in various variants like meat, veal, fish, cheese, satay and even vegetarian ones. And yes yours looked exactly like the ones we have here, well done!

[@chandrakala978]

Kroket as in Croquette? Funny because when Beryl was making the dish, all I could think was that it was more like a croquette than a meatball! Cooked meat, coated and deep fried like most commonly known croquettes.

[@cyndimack3527]

I want to make these!

[@faroukfarouk2279]

@@chandrakala978 yes it’s croquette. We just call it kroket

[@victoriamilonas1942]

I got to live & work in the Netherlands and laughed out loud when I saw the MacCroquette at a local fast food eatery.

[@nfiles]

Has deep fried dough balls been done? In the Netherlands, for new years eve Oliebollen are traditional. But for the last few years I have been trying different dough balls from around the world, like Mysore Bonda, Loukoumades, Zalabia, Puff puff... So much choice!

[@kimsiero4844]

I think she has tried Oliebollen in a New years themed episode last year! :D

[@LifewithDjena]

Hmmmm Oliebollen 🤤🤤🤤 lekkeeeerrrrrr

[@eleo_b]

Donuts are also a kind of “oliebol”.

[@lilivonshtup3808]

That's a great idea. In the U.S. we have two, but one is not a ball. American Indian fry bread is heavenly and can be made sweet or savory (Indian tacos!) but it is fried dough. The other are beignets from Louisiana. They are not balls either (oops!) but they could be made that way. You've piqued my curiosity so I'm going to look up the balls you've mentioned. Thanks

[@nfiles]

@@lilivonshtup3808 oh, fry bread, that's a thing still on my list to try! I love the mysore bonda in particular , they're savoury

[@sarcasmallover8999]

The french onion soup mix makes an awesome pot roast, literally chuck that in with the beef and veggies and some stock into a crock pot in the morning and voila easy and satisfying dinner

[@anniecbee]

I think this just might be my favorite episode. The first one where I must make every dish immediately. I can’t wait to try them all.

[@asdfbgy89]

You should totally do Christmas/Holiday cookies around the world. There's some really good Mexican, Danish, and Italian cookies plus more obviously. 😋

[@kenswinbourn1219]

Regarding the cracked tajine, depending on the type, you needed to either season it before using it by soaking it in water or by use a defuser to allow the tajine to heat up gently.

[@hopeful8975]

I love hearing about meatballs from around the world…as I always do enjoy seeing what people from other countries eat. I’m going to try the Moroccan recipe. I would love to have another meatball episode. I am from the USA but I have an awesome Swedish meatball recipe that has been passed down from my Mother. I remember having it for special occasions when I was a child and would love to share it! The Moroccan recipe reminded me of it…because it has a few different spices in it. Thanks for what you do Beryl!

[@sreenidhibadri897]

The artist’s illustrations were SO REAL!! In love with her skill 😍😍😍😃😃

[@Blondie62988]

I'm from Chicago and my family has a similar Magic Meatball recipe: meatballs are the same but the sauce is equal parts grape jelly and bbq sauce (we always do sweet baby rays because its so thick and sticks well to the meatball). Many times we cheat and buy premade frozen ones and put them in a slow cooker with the sauce ingredients for a few hours until the meatballs are hot....it's the perfect recipe for a potluck or new years eve party appetizer!

[@katieb2463]

I grew up with family versions of magic and Swedish meatballs during special occasions. There would be huge slow cookers just filled with delicious meatballs for holidays, graduations, reunions, and any time we got together. They are such an easy thing to make in big batches, and something that everyone enjoys.

[@SimoAtlas]

Easiest Moroccan tagine but yet still perfect 👌 Glad you enjoyed it

[@BerylShereshewsky]

Loveeeeeeeed it I will def make it again

[@wlk68]

The Magic Meatballs are similar to the meatballs I've been making for years. Ketchup, grape jelly and a bag of frozen meatballs go into the crockpot. Super easy. I've also done the recipe with cut up kielbasa instead of meatballs. Great for holiday parties.

[@AlexandraVincent]

Yup! I used those Lil Smoky dogs last time I made them. So good

[@Sincyn241]

@@AlexandraVincent Yes!! I love mixing those lil weinies, meatballs, and button mushrooms in the slow cooker with the jelly and ketchup (with a little hot sauce) all day and served with crackers or toast for dinner (especially for New Year’s Eve).

[@esczaman1299]

Meatballs, lovely. Please try fritters around the world! (South Asian Pakoras, Japanese Potato Croquettes, etc.)

[@WholeHeartily]

Mmmmm and Indian samosas 🤤

[@WholeHeartily]

Bahamian conch fritters, Tampa deviled crabs 🤤 omg

[@stevieray7203]

Amanda I remember those!! Very 70’s…thanks for the reminder, maybe I will make them to remind me of home for NYE

[@mnels5214]

There's always so much emotion in these videos! I remember the homesick episode too. Food is such a great way to talk about emotions.

[@jokeryt6667]

قالت المغريب احسن واحد احشي هاعلاش حنايا لولا فالطبخ عربيا 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦good vidio from morocco

[@eku2836]

Love Bitterballen! I think the only difference in most Indonesian recipes is we use ground meat versus stewed meat. Plus, a family friend used a recipe where they put in a cube of cheese (probably Gouda) and when you take a bite of it after cooking, it would ooze out. So good! I also associate Bitterballen with Ramadan because my family would make this a week before, freeze them, then fry them day of when we broke our fast.

[@stargazin5201]

Beryl, I love literally ALL of your content and you bring so much joy to my soul through the art, history and recipes you share. That said, as a Palestinian, you have brought tears to my eyes by acknowledging our existence and culture. You’re such a gem and I thank you!

[@Hiphop618]

Which part of your culture? Hamas? Or throwing LGBTQ people off of buildings?

[@emma-mq4ie]

Stephanie, I'm sorry about the ignorant comment this person decided to bring to u. I know these are just words but I am jewish & want to express solidarity with your people. U have a beautiful culture. We are not defined by the most violent representatives of our people.

[@stargazin5201]

@@emma-mq4ie very late reply, but I figure better late than never! Thank you cousin, likewise I express solidarity with and appreciation for your people as well! We are all family, and deserve a space to exist freely and fairly. From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate your solidarity and kindness. Every culture has aspects of “ugliness” to it, but why focus on that when we have so much beauty we can all share. Hope you are doing well and staying blessed 🖤

[@rickm5271]

Beryl, you are magic! I love how you highlight the common elements of seemingly disparate cuisines. You do it thoughtfully and clearly. This is what makes your channel so very special!

[@WholeHeartily]

Beryl, thank you for truly seeing individuals and their worth and contributions to humanity 🥰 I love that you highlight how small the world is.

[@gregmuon]

It's kind of amusing that Beryl has never heard of onion soup mix as an ingredient. Next to cream of mushroom soup, this was for a long time the most typical way to season a lot of American food.

[@M-hc9xm]

I think it is a very Midwest thing. My SIL is from the east coast, and she wasn't familiar with all the ways it is used in the Midwest.

[@kristenp1606]

It’s not just a Midwest thing. I grew up in Boston and I know a lot of people who used Cream of Mushroom/Chicken in casseroles back in the 90’s, it’s just that no one really uses it in cooking anymore here. Casseroles all together are a dying food genre in the Northeast.

[@gregmuon]

I'm from California and remember it from when I was a kid. Perhaps it faded out a bit on the coasts, but the midwest kept it going.

[@happydancecards]

Californian here too, my family would always use it in our meatloaf recipe and I’ve started using it as a seasoning for instant pot shredded chicken. It’s a great pantry staple. I think the popularity depends on the generation to how often it’s used and the recipes that were traded during those times.

[@lauraperrott]

It’s a New Zealand thing too!

[@GCLU]

As someone half Syrian with family from Aleppo, I love sour cherries. I've had that Kebab dish before. It's delicious.

[@M-hc9xm]

I am totally making those fish balls with the curry sauce. Look absolutely delicious and ingredients that are easy to come by.

[@jaypz7781]

what i love about your content is that you're not just promoting cuisines from different cultures, but you are also promoting artists for their amazing work (paintings, music, books). so wholesome!

[@FaerieDust]

Oh man, I live in Sweden and used to LOVE those fish balls in curry sauce when I was in primary and middle school - one of my favourite school lunches. We always had it with rice, which was perfect for all that yummy sauce. I've seen it canned in the grocery store every time I pass the canned fish, but I've never bought any and I've never tried making any myself... But I have a ton of frozen cod in my freezer, and heck yeah I'm making this!! I'm so excited 😂

[@AeiSedai1976]

Think I am going to try that Moroccan dish this holiday season!

[@flodergeograph9148]

For the next video about Meatballs you should try "Königsberger Klopse". They are very popular in Germany. These are cooked Meatballs with a creamy capers sauce. For your knowledge about food history: Königsberg was the capital of East Prussia until the end of the second world war. Nowadays it's part of the Russian Exclave of Kaliningrad and it's called Kaliningrad.

[@Voltaire321]

The Icelandic woman (Vera?) made a wonderful presentation. She has a lovely presence.

[@lmichelle6244]

😅👍 this is so cool, I have been using grape jelly and ketchup as a sweet and sour sauce for 20yrs!!! I feel so validated now lol...! Thanks Beryl ❤

[@BerylShereshewsky]

That is awesome!

[@BrunoCarvalhoPaula]

On the powdered soup mix: My mom always did (and I do it now) used a Mayo and French Onion soup powder-base "marinade" to roast chicken thigs and legs. You mix mayo and the soup powder with salt and any spices you want, then smear it all over the chicken thighs and legs, let it rest for an hour or so, then roast it on the oven. The mayo brings the fat needed and everything ends beautiful

[@anastravs8392]

Hey, I loved the Moroccan meat balls recipe. I had the same problem with my tagine, it cracked. But I saved the upper part (the "lid") that fits perfectly to one of my frying pan. For me, it works great, when I try to make Moroccan inspired recipes.

[@samya6125]

Hi! this reply is probably very late but your tajine cracked because you are supposed to prepare it before cooking. There's many ways to do that but here is mom's way: when she buys it she fills it with water and lets it sit overnight, after she empties all the water lets its completely dry then covers (brushes the whole tajine) in oil (vegetable oil or just oil from making fries) and then just leave it over night again and its ready to use now! and would last you years even

[@ianm271]

Beryl I love your crazy eyes, like..Your wide eyed excitement, crazy eyes. I mean that in as good of a way as possible. Your excitement over trying delicious new foods just makes me super excited.

[@auroragonzales2955]

I had “magic meatballs” at a Halloween party this Halloween but they were made with lil smokies the little cocktail weenies it was so so good I ate like 3 servings so it was cool learning the history behind it!

[@djdontstop635]

It's great when you get all pumped about what you're eating, you can see it in your eyes.

[@AlexandraVincent]

I’m making those magic meatballs for a Christmas party. They’re so good! Definitely going to make those meatballs with the sour cherry sauce, too. YUMMM😋

[@TheCandyPoppy]

Bitterballen is always very commun in Belgium. So so good. We eat it with fries so you then can dip your fries in the bitterball, scooping the inside out with the fries! Jum 😋

[@silverdawn813]

OMG Chaymae is so beautiful! Also, Moroccan Tagine Kefta Ou Bid is going to be dinner this Sunday without the tagine. LOL

[@chaybennani8164]

Omg thank you ❤️❤️ i’m sure you’ll love it

[@morocco_020fc7]

The tagine isn't really needed you'll get the same result the only reason we use an tagine is because its tradition as it dates back years upon years and we are very gastronomic with our food LOL

[@Polzenfam]

Wife and I like to do something similar to the magic meatball recipe. Typically we do meatballs with random seasonings (basically any seasoning you would normally use) and cooking them in a sauce that is 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce and roughly 1/2 to 2/3rds a cup of Sweet Chili Sauce. If you want a little more heat then dash in your favorite hot sauce for a little extra heat. Usually we end up serving them over mashed potatoes or rice for a delicious comfort meal.

[@amyrose2692]

Yay! I love cranberry sauce

[@fayhares]

Goodness me I first saw a tagine in the thumbnail, then read Morocco in the title, and I NEVER clicked so fast on a video! I am looking forward to seeing what the deal is!!! Edit: OMG you did it justice and I am happy you got to enjoy what we casually call KBM in Morocco, it is such a staple in our households, I usually make estra meatballs and keep them in the freezer to whip up a batch for a weeknight dinner.

[@justtheoneanne]

The magic meatball seasonings make me think of Passover!! My paternal grandmother always seasoned her brisket with onion soup mix, and I remember once hosting a seder with friends, one of whom did a grape jelly-based sauce for hers. I love all of the connections!

[@GamerChefGirlie]

The Magic Meatballs remind me of party meatballs where you mix grape jelly and bbq sauce. It’s so interesting how those dishes are so similar and yet different depending on where you are in the US

[@omgnoi]

The bbq sauce probably would be better than ketchup. I never liked magic meatballs though. They taste like kid food to me haha

[@stardusstie]

Grape jelly + sriracha meatballs are one of my favorite things to cook, for thanksgiving I like to make a fall variation that swaps the grape jelly for cranberry sauce 😍

[@vodell4935]

Great episode as always. So glad you are getting new "equipment". Have you thought about an induction cooktop? I think you would love it.

[@Rose-jz6sx]

Oh I hate my induction hob, you have so little control over the temperature compared to gas

[@yoogrldude]

Bitterballen and croquetas are both so excellent, like a dumpling stew inside a fried outer shell, soooo tasty

[@Jasmine.creatiive]

I had bitterballen in a tiny brewery in the middle of nowhere australia and it was bloody delicious

[@lisasolesky3255]

The onion soup mix hack is something I've done for years when I make my famous meatloaf! You can't beat it!

[@TeylaDex]

Bitterballen also exist as a "roulette" where you have like 16 or 20 in a package and 2 or 3 are IMPOSSIBLY spicy. And you cannot tell. A true highlight on a dutch birthday! (Also the way you describe them, you made them just right) And yes. Barfood.

[@meiboia7747]

I have never seen or even heard about this! Can you buy them like that in the supermarket?

[@TeylaDex]

@@meiboia7747 sure. I bought it last at lidl ^^

[@TheMimiSard]

Oh I agree, "The Enigma of Amigara Fault" is one of Jujni Ito's masterworks of scary writing. I think the thing about it thet scares me is how the characters are driven against their will to climb into the holes. I have heard of another Jujni Ito that really hits that particular idea, a short one titled "Splatter Film". Admittedly, I have never read Juni Ito directly, I have only absorbed it via youtube channels that narrate the manga.

[@Yanzdorloph]

Moroccan meat ball tajin is the official sponsor of Moroccan students all over the world

[@miket4560]

I'm buying a tangine for my personal Christmas gift this year. I'm even gonna wrap it. Txs 🇨🇦

[@BerylShereshewsky]

I use mine to store garlic/onions when its not in use no my counter and it looks very pretty!

[@miket4560]

@@BerylShereshewsky Pretty delicious. Most of my meals r based on garlic and onions. Txs for the reply. Enjoy the holidays.

[@samra2386]

FINALLY MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

[@darlenehodge9705]

I was so excited to watch the video when I saw bitterballen! And yet... I have never ever ever heard of anyone making these from scratch, so this was weird. It's like watching someone make a hotdog or sausage from scratch... they just "come from" the freezer aisle 😆. Even restaurants don't make it themselves, I would be really taken aback if I ordered some and they weren't from the big brands. Bravo!

[@BerylShereshewsky]

It was easy to make!!

[@darlenehodge9705]

@@BerylShereshewsky it's only giving me the option to "like" or "dislike"... but I meant to click on a ❤. Big fan, by the way!

[@parnianajami7652]

Wow, you actually made Bitterballen, it's impressive! I don't think in the Netherlands people make it themselves :D At least I always buy it from the supermarket LOL

[@veronicajean3612]

Frozen pizza also, frozen fish. Here we Americans thought you ate so well. I was astonished to find out otherwise. I forget that horrid cheese that is not real cheese sandwich everyone eats for lunch.

[@PRDreams]

I'm glad she did. Now the rest of the world can connect with the Netherlands by eating Bitterballen!

[@eleo_b]

@@veronicajean3612 the Dutch are not really known for their cuisine though? Surprised you’re surprised. Not sure which cheese you are referring to though?? Maybe Goudkuipje? That’s awful and I never eat that, but maybe that’s because my parents didn’t like it either. I must say I never eat frozen pizza or frozen fish, but maybe that’s because I have a tiny freezer.

[@AnnaBell033]

Love the food history! So many connections between places and cuisines!

[@jujubeans7001]

Could probably do a whole video on recipes that use soup mix for things other than soup. Growing up we ALWAYS had a packet of French onion soup mix in the cupboard.

[@aeayaae]

i am a moroccan girl from the netherlands and i loved it that you did both recipes in one video

[@emy7873]

Mmm yes, bitterballen! They are very common in Belgium too. So good! If there are more meatballs you want to showcase, make another one! If not, don't. 😊

[@snertkriebels]

I'm a dutchie living in Sweden and every time i visit the Netherlands, one of the top priorities for me is to get some bitterballen or a kroket (which basically is bitterballen but in a thick sausage shape). It's such a classic 'snack bar' food there and i love it

[@starlight8554]

I was always taught never to mix meat and dairy as well but I’m a Syro Malabar Catholic from Kerala. Now I’m wondering if that rule originated from keeping Kosher in some way. A lot of our traditions have been preserved like a lot of the language used during mass, our pesaha etc. so interesting to think about :)

[@sarahbeaux-arts7141]

Yeah in Syria we were told that eating them together is dangerous, especially fish and dairy, and only now I’m finding out why was that.

[@ShikaStyle123]

@@sarahbeaux-arts7141 fish and dairy is actually kosher, especially for Sephardic Jews who are generally more lenient than the Ashkenazi ones. Kashrut doesn’t allow mixing beef, lamb, chicken or any other “animal of the sky and the land” with dairy, but animals of the sea are ok

[@debcarsonart]

I was told by a lady from Morrocco that you need to soak a tagine overnight before putting it on a stove or in the oven. The tagine traditionally is a clay vessel and is somewhat porous so the soaking evens out the heat transfer to stop cracks from forming. Good show.

[@n0etic_f0x]

Honestly I think the fish meatballs are better cold, they are fine warm sure but they are fantastic cold.

[@hdmartin88]

I love the meatball recipes and how different and similar they are! Everyone who has tasted my grandma’s meatball recipe has loved it. For the meatballs it’s a simple: 1 lb ground beef, a sleeve of crushed crackers, 1 egg, a couple shakes of Worcestershire, and diced onion. But the best part is the sauce! It’s a jar of chili sauce, can of cranberry sauce, and some shakes of Worcestershire. So delicious!

[@samanthagouldman5953]

Speaking of balls, you should do a cheese ball episode 😂 Cheese balls are on my mind because of the holidays.

[@hopeful8975]

Yes!

[@Rose-jz6sx]

A cheese ball is a very Midwest us speciality though right? So like there won't be regional variations so much as just preferred family recipes.

[@snehsmriti4216]

Hi Beryl, There is hack that we use in Indian household for the pots that spill. Try aligning the handle of the pot with corners of the stove. The 4 metal lines at the corner in the stove stand provide extra support and pots don't spill.

[@rashikumari3952]

Hi beryl, for the next episode of meatballs around the world you should definitely try Indian Nargis kofta. They are wholesomely tasty 😋😋😋

[@PinkTigger33]

Yes! More meatballs. Now I want to try them too. Thanks everyone for sharing and thanks Beryl for making them.

[@prachi1112]

RIP Pot😔 you'll not be missed

[@blakepizarro1105]

I have been binge watching literally all your videos. I am currently sick at home and your videos give me so much comfort. Love your vids! Keep em coming ❤️

[@coladordevictoria]

That same moroccan dish is made in Spain, even with the eggs, buuuut with pork + beef minced meat instead of lamb, and without parsley nor cilantro. We call it "pisto con albóndigas" and its served in a normal clay dish instead of a tajin.

[@FadiMARc]

I mn Morocco and Spain are one and that's a fact 🇲🇦❤️🇪🇸

[@coladordevictoria]

@@FadiMARc And I love Morocco, we are like just one country

[@FadiMARc]

@@coladordevictoria 🇲🇦❤️🇪🇸😍😍😍 gracias

[@flaviaps9]

I live in West Germany, very close to The Netherlands and we have a Dutch bar in my city and they serve Bitterballen and I am absolutely in love with them. They are so good and ofc go amazing when you are having some drinks!