Fried Minced Balls With Herbs
Instructions:
- 2 Medium White or brown bread slices; soaked in water for 10 minutes
- 1/2 Pound Minced beef
- 1/2 Pound Minced lean lamb
- 1 Medium Onion; grated
- 1 Egg
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped fresh oregano
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped fresh mint
- Salt; to taste
- Freshly−ground black pepper; to taste
- 1 Cup All−purpose flour
- Olive oil; for frying
- Preheat the fryer. Squeeze out the bread, discarding the liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bread, beef, lamb, onions, egg, lemon juice, and herbs. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls, about the size of a quarter.
- Place the flour in a shallow pan and season with salt and pepper. Roll the balls in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
- Fry the balls, in batches, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly for overall browning.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm. This recipe yields about 2 to 3 dozen.