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Snack "Tangerines"
Instructions
I prepare the necessary products. I peel the carrots, remove the shells from the eggs and the skins from the garlic.
I grate the peeled carrots on a fine grater.
I squeeze the grated carrot to get rid of the excess juice.
I mash 3 processed cheeses with a fork.
I also mash 3 chicken eggs with a fork.
I add the eggs to the processed cheese, then add the mayonnaise and the garlic crushed through a press.
I mix everything until smooth.
From the resulting mass I form small balls.
I cover the shaped ball with a thin layer of carrot, leaving no gaps.
The snack "Tangerines" is ready. I decorate it with parsley and serve it to the table.Enjoy your meal!
Tips
- 1
SQUEEZE THE CARROT well to remove the juice – raw carrot releases extra moisture and the snack turns out "wet". Squeeze it in muslin or a sieve.
- 2
FREEZE THE PROCESSED CHEESE beforehand for 30 minutes – it is easier to mash with a fork. Without freezing, it just smears.
- 3
COAT WITH CARROT LEAVING NO GAPS – this gives the visual likeness of "tangerine peel". Roll the ball in the carrot as if in breadcrumbs.
- 4
FOR A "STEM" EFFECT – stick a small sprig of parsley into the top of the ball. You will get real "tangerines" with little leaves. A similar trick works in other shaped snacks.
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FAQ
Why do the balls fall apart? +
The reasons: too little mayonnaise (add another 1 tbsp), the cheese is too dry (add 1 tbsp of sour cream), the carrot was poorly squeezed (moisture has been released). The fix: put the mixture back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes – it will set from the cold. When shaping, slightly wet your hands with cold water so the mass does not stick. Do not make the balls too large (3–4 cm in diameter at most) – smaller ones hold their shape better.
What can replace processed cheese? +
Alternatives: cream cheese such as Almette or Hochland (softer, more expensive), homemade 9% curd cheese (blended with 2 tbsp of sour cream), a soft cheese like "Viola", or ordinary hard cheese (grated on a fine grater with 1 tbsp of mayonnaise added). The classic Soviet processed cheeses – "Druzhba", "Yantar" – give that signature flavour. Without them the taste will be different, but still pleasant.
How long does the snack keep? +
In the refrigerator in a sealed container – 2 days. It is best not to serve it the next day, as the carrot will darken and dry out. Ideally, prepare and serve it on the same day, 2–3 hours before the celebration. At room temperature – 2 hours at most (processed cheese with mayonnaise quickly loses its freshness). It cannot be frozen – the texture will be ruined.
What to serve it with? +
A New Year classic: on a large dish with sprigs of parsley and green lettuce leaves (like the "branches" of a tangerine tree). On toast or crackers – as canapes. With wine – dry or semi-sweet white. With champagne – perfect for New Year's Eve. For a children's party, make a "Christmas tree" of balls stacked on a pyramid. Serve it in a pretty ceramic bowl or on a flat platter with festive decorations.
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