MEAT PATTIES, KEFTETHES

This delicious recipe serves 6
cooking time: 1 hour

1 kg ground lamb or beef
2 eggs
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 large onion, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
flour for coating
oil for frying

In a deep bowl beat eggs lightly. Stir in breadcrumbs, onion, lemon juice, herbs, seasonings and let stand for 10 minutes. Add meat and mix with hands. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Moisten your hands and shape meat into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll into the flour and flatten slightly. shallow fry in hot oil until browned both sides(3-4 minutes). Drain cooked patties on absorbent paper. Place patties in a serving dish and keep hot.

Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley and serve with mashed potatoes or with a tossed salad and fried potatoes.

Meat patties

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