Kofta Mlebissa

Description
Source: Information Office of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia), Spring 1995

Ingredients

 * 1 lb beef
 * 2 onions, finely chopped
 * 3 tsp rice
 * ¼ bunch finely chopped parsley
 * 1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp ground black pepper
 * 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 4 eggs
 * ½ cup flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1½ cup oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Wash the rice and add to the meat with the parsley, onion, mint, spices and salt.
 * 2) Mix thoroughly.
 * 3) Take a small piece of the mixture and roll into a ball between wet palms; place in a pan.
 * 4) Continue until all the mixture is used.
 * 5) Pour half a cup of warm water over the koftas, cover the pan and cook over low heat until the rice is soft.
 * 6) Remove from heat and leave aside until cool.
 * 7) Mix the eggs with the flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt and half a cup of warm water.
 * 8) Mix to a batter.
 * 9) Heat the oil, dip the koftas in the batter, place in hot oil and fry until golden brown (note: koftas should be evenly sized and trimmed of excess batter).
 * 10) Serve hot.