Qofte të Fërguara

Description

Fried meatballs. Serves 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb or beef or chicken
•   or lamb,beef and pork together (is testier and soft)
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
• 4 tbsp chopped feta cheese
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ¼ cup chopped mint (use less, if dried)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp oregano
• salt and pepper
• flour
• oil

Directions

1. Soak bread in water or milk until very soft.
2. Squeeze hard to drain.
3. Combine all ingredients except flour and oil.
4. Let stand covered for 1 hour or 24 hour in the fridge to allow the flavors to blend.
5. Shape into ½-inch thick patties.
6. Dust with flour and fry until done at 350°F – 365°F.