Παρασκευή 4 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015

Meatballs, grandma's recipe, maybe real thirst crisp traditional meatballs !!! (keftethakia)


INGREDIENTS
500 gr ground beef
4 -5 slices stale white bread soaked and squeezed very well
1 egg
2 tablespoons mint
3 tbsp vinegar classic (from grapes)
2 onions, grated on coarse grater in place [grandmother the cut with a knife so I]
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2  tbsp olive oil in the mixture
olive oil for frying pan
salt and pepper
If you want you'll add 1tbsp ouzo for extra flavour. Ouzo is a famous greek drink.
flour (for coating)

oil (for frying)


DIRECTIONS

Beat the eggs lightly in a large mixing bowl.
Remove and discard the crusts from the bread.
Soak bread in cold water and squeeze dry.
Crumble into eggs and add onion, vinegar, herbs  and seasonings (and ouzo).
Add the meat and blend lightly but thoroughly (I use my hands).
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Wet your hands and shape into balls about the size of a walnut.
Roll in flour.
Shallow fry until nicely brown.
Lift out and drain.
Serve hot or cold as an appetizer.


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