Traditionally served with fried poatoes, or rice, these meatballs are a reflection of the influence Middle Eastern culture has had on Albania. Small fried meat balls are another one of the dishes you will find all around the med; food is concrete evidence that once upon a time we were not all so distinctly separated by imaginary lines drawn on paper.
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| 1 lb ground meat |
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| 1 slice stale bread 1 small onion, finely-grated |
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| 2 tablespoons chopped Feta cheese |
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2 tablespoons bread crumbs |
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| 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter |
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley |
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| Salt |
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| Pepper |
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| Mint, Oregano |
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| 1 cup flour |
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| 1 cup oil (olive oil recommended) |
Servings: 4
Preparation:
Soak bread in water and squeeze hard to drain. Add ground meat, bread crumbs, oil or melted butter, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and mint. Mix thoroughly, and form into 1-inch thick patties, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Roll in flour and fry in hot oil. Serve hot with French Fries or mashed potatoes.
