Albanian Fried Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 slice stale bread
• 1 lb ground meat
• 1 small onion, finely-grated
• 2 tablespoons chopped feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Salt
• Pepper
• Mint
• Oregano
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup oil (olive oil recommended)

Steps

1. 1

   Soak bread in water and squeeze hard to drain.

2. 2

   Combine soaked bread, ground meat, bread crumbs, oil or melted butter, onion, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and mint, and mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Form mixture into 1 inch-thick patties, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano.

4. 4

   Roll in flour and fry in hot oil.

5. 5

   Serve hot with French fries or mashed potatoes.