ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dry meatballs

Okay kiddo, so you know how we love meatballs? Sometimes when we cook them, they end up being dry and not very tasty.

This happens when the meatballs don't have enough moisture in them. Moisture is like the wetness or juice in the meat. When we cook meatballs, they lose some moisture because the heat makes it evaporate.

But don't worry, there are ways we can prevent our meatballs from becoming dry! One way is to add more moist ingredients like eggs, breadcrumbs, or milk to the meat mixture before we shape the meatballs.

Another way is to bake or cook the meatballs in a sauce so they can absorb some of the sauce's moisture and flavor. This will make them yummy and juicy.

So next time we make meatballs together, let's make sure we add enough moisture and cook them in a delicious sauce, so they come out perfect and tasty!
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