Haitian-style Meatballs

Ingredients

 * 4 white bread slices
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 pound freshly ground lean beef
 * 2 slices smoked ham or bacon, minced
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 garlic clove, crushed in garlic press
 * 1 tablespoon tomato paste
 * ½ cup flour
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * fat for frying, heated to 365°F

Directions

 * 1) Soak bread in milk 5 minutes, then mash and mix with ground beef, minced ham, salt, pepper, garlic, and tomato paste.
 * 2) Roll into walnut-sized balls, coat with flour and then with cheese.
 * 3) Fry in heated fat until golden brown.
 * 4) Drain on absorbent paper.
 * 5) Serve hot with tomato sauce as a dip.