Definition of albondigas in US English:
albondigas
plural noun alˈbändiɡəsalˈbändiɡəs
Small meatballs, prepared in the Mexican, Spanish, or South American way.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ubiquitous albondigas, the ever-present boquerones, the dreary old patates bravas, but Seville is an honourable exception to a sad trend.
- The agreeable garlicky, parsley-flecked lamb and pork albondigas (meat balls) were let down by a sharp tomato sauce, dominated by dried herbs, possibly oregano.
- For the albondigas: Place a small saute pan over medium heat and add the oil.
- And I'll let you in on a little secret: Without cumin, it's not albondigas.
- Then it's home again, and time to relive the magic of the tapas bar with albondigas in a stew of tomatoes and onions with chickpeas, and a bottle of Rioja.
Origin
Spanish, from Arabic al-bunduq 'hazel nut'.