Kangaroo Meatballs

with Zucchini Spaghetti - Zoodles

Indigenous Australians have been eating bush tucker for at  Investigate the use and nutritional values of bush tucker
least 50 000 years. To many non-Aboriginal people, bush ingredients, for example: (ACTDEK044)
foods are still a mystery, grubs look unappetising. However,
today many non-Indigenous Australians are developing an - Crocodile
interest in foods unique to their environment. There is also a - Kangaroo
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and innovative food combinations to develop new and - Quandong
 Demonstrate appropriate selection of equipment and
exciting dishes this kangaroo meatballs and zoodle recipe is a
techniques used in food preparation
great example.

Ingredients (Serves 3)
Meatballs
400g kangaroo mince meat
½ t paprika
½ t Italian herb mix
1 egg
1 T flour
2 T olive oil
Sauce
1 brown onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 400g tin crushed tomatoes
1 T tomato paste
salt and pepper to season
¼ cup basil leaves, shredded
1 zucchini, spiralised (zoodles)
3 T grated parmesan

Method:
1. Make meatballs: Mix mince, paprika, herbs and egg ingredients together and roll into even sized
meatballs. These should be approximately 1 Tablespoon in size. Roll in flour.
2. Place on a pot of water to boil, for zoodles.
3. Heat 1Tbspn olive oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat.
4. Cook meatballs for 5 minutes, turning regularly, until evenly browned.
5. Remove from pan, set aside and reduce heat to low.
6. Heat remaining olive oil, add onion and garlic, stirring to combine.
7. Cook on low for approximately 5 minutes, until transparent.
8. Add tomatoes, paste and browned meatballs, increase heat to medium.
9. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce has reduced and thickened. Season with S&P.
10. Meanwhile place zoodles in boiling water and cook briefly for approximately 3 minutes or until tender.
Drain and set aside.
11. Finally, add basil to meatballs, stir to combine and serve meatballs with zoodles, sprinkled with parmesan
cheese.
Questions & Homework

1. What are the nutritional benefits of kangaroo meat?

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2. Find out the origin and definition of spaghetti and briefly explain the nutritional benefits of zucchini in place of
traditional spaghetti.

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