Antojitos & Botanos
Appetizers

Shortening
1 cup chopped raisins
1 egg 
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
2 pounds beef or pork, 
boiled and ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped green chile*
1 1/2 cups brown sugar 
1 cup flour

Heat 2-inches of shortening 
in a heavy pan 
on medium-high heat.
Beat egg and milk in 
a small mixing bowl. 
Set aside.
Combine meat, sugar, 
raisins, allspice, salt, 
and chile with 2 tablespoons 
of egg mixture.
Form mixture into 1/2-inch balls. 
Dip balls into remaining egg
mixture and roll in flour.
Fry sweet chile meat balls 
in hot shortening 
until golden.
Drain on absorbent towels.
   
* Varied amounts may be used.
  
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