Albania

Qofte te ferguara (Fried Meatballs)

-1 lb. ground meat (lamb, beef or chicken- lamb is very traditional)
-1 slice stale bread, broken up
-2 Tbsp Feta cheese, crumbled
-1 onion, finely grated
-salt & pepper
-crushed dried mint leaves
-½ C. flour
-1 C. oil (olive oil recommended)


1) Soak bread in water until very soft. Squeeze hard to drain.
2) Combine meat, bread, feta cheese, onion, salt, pepper, bread crumbs and mint to taste.
3) Knead mixture well and form into 1/2-inch thick balls.
4) Put the flour on a large plate and roll the balls in the flour. Fry in olive oil heated to 350 and 365 degrees. Drain and serve alongside fried potatoes or rice.


Source: http://www.gourmed.com/recipes/Meat-Fried-Meatballs-(Qofte-te-ferguara)-18306.htm