Köfte (Turkish Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 1 pound minced lamb (or beef)
• 2 slices stale bread, crusts removed, briefly soaked in water
• 1 onion, grated
• 1 Tablespoon dried mint
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 egg
• Salt and black pepper
• Flour
• Vegetable oil for frying

Procedure

1. Squeeze out the excess water from the soaked bread.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
3. Make walnut-shaped balls and keep them covered until they are to be eaten.
4. Place flour in a shallow dish, and roll the meatballs lightly in flour to coat.
5. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan. Carefully add meatballs and fry in hot oil for 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through.
6. They may be shallow- or deep-fried.

Serves 4 to 6.

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