Moroccan Rice Meatballs

I found this very unique recipe and thought it sounded nice. I have never made these, but thought they are worth trying. Perhaps you will try them.8)

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 20 meatballs

Ingredients

• 500  g hamburger
• 200  g short-grain rice
• 2  medium onions, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice (40 ml)
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon ground paprika
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon powdered saffron
•  pepper
•  flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2  cups  chicken stock (500 ml)
• 150  g butter

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy based pan.
2. Form the rice, meat, coriander, paprika and cinnamon into about 20 small meatballs.
3. Cook a few at a time in butter until well browned.
4. When all are cooked, return them to the pan; add onions, saffron, pepper and stock.
5. Bring to the boil; cover and simmer about 40 minutes.
6. Add the parsley and lemon juice; cook about 5 minutes.
7. Serve with green vegetable salad.