Step 1

With an electric whisker, whip the egg whites until firm. Make sure the eggs are at room temperature

Step 2

Add the chopped vegetables

Step 3

and the lean meat

Step 4

Gently fold with a whisk

Step 5

Pour the stock into a large pan

Step 6

Add the egg white mix

Step 7

Add a tbsp of lemon juice

Step 8

Bring to boil whisking regularly

Step 9

Once it boils make a hole in the raft so the steam is released while simmering

Step 10

Let it simmer for 1 hour without stirring so the raft cooks without releasing any particles

Step 11

Once the Consomme is ready

Step 12

Filter it the first time in a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raft

Step 13

Then a second time filter it through a paper towel or a cheesecloth

Step 14

Store in the fridge until you need to serve it

Step 15

Blend with an electric blender a cup of shredded breadcrumbs with basil or parsley leaves and a garlic clove

Step 16

Add the grated parmesan to the breadcrumbs

Step 17

Stir with a fork to remove all the lumps

Step 18

Put all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl

Step 19

Mix with your hands until it is all combined

Step 20

Place a small bowl of warm water between the tray where you will place the meatballs and the bowl with the meat mix

Step 21

Keep the palm of your hands wet to make smooth balls

Step 22

Take a small piece of the mix, the meatball should be small enough to be eaten in one bite ( 1 in - 2.5 cm)

Step 23

Roll it into a ball and place it on a tray

Step 24

Wet the palm of your hand again and roll the next ball

Step 25

Continue until all the meat is rolled

Step 26

Place the meatballs in a frying pan (or basket if you have a fryer) leaving some space between them

Step 27

Fry them until golden and remove them from the oil

Step 28

Place on a paper towel to absorb all the excess oil

Step 29

Follow the instruction from the recipe fried risotto balls

Step 30

The risotto bites and the meatballs are served in a separate dish and everyone can add them to their own consomme cups just before eating.

Step 31

Serve the Consomme warm in cups