Köfte

== Description ==
These appetising, walnut-shaped morsels are always part of the Turkish mezze. They are best served hot, but are also quite good at room temperature and also ideal for a picnic. In Turkey minced lamb is used, but beef or a mixture of both will do.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 medium-size slices of crustless stale bread, soaked briefly in water
* 500 g (1 lb) minced lamb or beef
* 1 medium-size onion, grated thickly
* 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint, or 1 tablespoon dried mint
* 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
* 1 clove of garlic, crushed
* 1 egg
* salt and black pepper
== Directions ==
# Squeeze out excess water from the soaked bread, leaving it quite dry.
# Combine all the ingredients for the köfte in a bowl and mix well.
# Make walnut-shaped balls and keep them covered until they are to be eaten.
# Then roll them lightly in flour and fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes until golden all over.
# They can be shall
Category:Turkish Meat Dishes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Ground lamb Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Bread Recipes