Meatballs made from Alac (Farro) and Mushrooms Baked

 Ingredients: 500 g of bulgur (the polished kind that cooks faster) 300-350 g of champignon mushrooms (but any variety works) 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion (I used 3 thin spring onions) 2 tablespoons of oil salt

To prepare this delicious recipe, start by choosing your preferred cereal. I used millet, but you can also opt for wheat, barley, bulgur, rice, or a mixture of cereals that can be found in stores, already mixed. Boil the cereals in cold water, ensuring that the mixture cooks evenly. When the cereals are cooked, drain them well and let them cool. It is important not to let them cool too much, as the mixture will bind better when it is slightly warm.

In a large skillet, add a little oil and sauté the finely chopped mushrooms, along with a pinch of salt. This will help extract the juices from the mushrooms, and the mixture will become more aromatic. Sauté until the water from the mushrooms has completely evaporated. When the mushrooms are ready, pour them, along with the remaining oil in the pan, over the cooked cereals.

Using a hand mixer, blend the mixture until you achieve a creamy paste. Now add the millet grains you set aside and the finely chopped onion. If you prefer a more intense flavor, you can sauté the onion along with the mushrooms to give them a deeper taste. Mix all the ingredients well to integrate them perfectly.

From this mixture, form large patties resembling hamburgers. If you wish, you can roll them in breadcrumbs or chickpea flour to give them a crispy crust, but I chose to leave them plain. Place the patties on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and place the tray in a preheated oven on high heat. After about 10 minutes, carefully turn them using a spatula so that they brown evenly on both sides.

The patties are delicious both hot and cold, making them ideal for an appetizer or snack. If you want to make them even more substantial, you can add a boiled potato to the mixture to help bind them better. Additionally, cooked beans or chickpeas can be integrated into the mix, giving them a unique texture and flavor. You can choose to blend everything in a food processor, but if you don't have one, a meat grinder can do wonders. Another option is to mash them with a potato masher to achieve a fine texture. Try this recipe and enjoy the results!

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