Keftedes Tiganites (Fried Greek "Meatballs")

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Lean beef or veal - ground
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Onion - grated (medium)
1		Garlic clove - crushed
2		Bread - crusts removed
1		Egg - lightly beaten
3 tablespoons	45ml	Parsley - (minced)
2		Mint sprigs - chopped
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground allspice*
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dry red wine
2 tablespoons	30ml	Water - (more if necessary)
		Salt and freshly ground pepper
		All-purpose flour
		Oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

*Note: Bread slices should be soaked in water, then squeezed dry. *Ground cinnamon or coriander may be substituted for allspice if desired. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with the onion, garlic, bread, egg parsley, mint, spice, and wine and knead for 2 minutes.

The mixture should be soft; add a few tablespoons of water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Pinch off small pieces the size of walnuts or smaller and roll into balls between your palms, then dredge lightly in flour.

Heat the oil in a frying pan to the smoking point, slip in the keftedes, and fry until crisp, turning constantly with tongs. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.

Source:
Jeff Smith

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