4 servings

You will need
1 lb. 2 oz. ground pork or beef
1 onion, chopped
1 roll, soaked and drained
½ lemon rind, grated
2 anchovies, ground
1 tablespoon minced parsley
salt and pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
2 tablespoons flour

Sauce:
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced carrot
1 tablespoon minced celery
3 cups water or broth
2 lemon slices
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon caper, crushed
3 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in same amount of water
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Fried potatoes and sautéed vegetables for garnish

Knead ground meat mixed with chopped onion, roll, grated lemon rind, ground anchovies, minced parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg and egg. Shape into 8 balls and dredge them with flour. Sauté the balls in salad oil lightly. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a stew pan, add the celery, carrot and onion. Pour over the water or broth and add the lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Add the capers and meatballs.

Finally, add. the cornstarch, sour cream, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot. Sprinkle with minced parsley. Garnish with fried potatoes and sautéed vegetables.

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© Shufunotomo Co., Ltd., Japan 1968 English text ©️ The Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd. 1968