Fried Meatballs (Albanian Name: Qofte Të Fërguara)

• ground meat1 lb
• slice stale bread1
• small onion, finely-grated↗1
• chopped feta cheese2 tablespoons
• breadcrumbs↗2 tablespoons
• oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons
• chopped parsley1 tablespoon
• salt↗
• pepper↗
• mint↗
• oregano↗
• flour↗1 cup
• oil (olive oil recommended)1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   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.