Spiced meatballs fried until golden, served with yogurt sauce.
These traditional Cypriot meatballs combine pork or beef with cumin, coriander, and mint, creating a fragrant and flavorful appetizer. Fried until golden and served with cool yogurt sauce, they're a beloved street food.
Serves 4
Combine meat, onion, cumin, coriander, mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Shape mixture into 20-24 small balls.
Heat oil in a skillet and fry meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
Chill mixture before frying for easier handling
Don't overcrowd the pan
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes instead of frying
Add fresh parsley
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes.
Keftedes are found throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, with Cyprus adding its own spice blend featuring cumin and coriander.
Yes, form and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
Tzatziki, yogurt with garlic, or a simple marinara sauce work well.
Per serving (120g / 4.2 oz) · 4 servings total
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