Keftedakia - Greek Meatballs

This recipe has been posted here for play in ZWT9 - Greece. This recipe is from Realgreekrecipes.blogspot.ca. Classic Greek meatballs are called Keftedes and Keftedakia are a smaller version of them . They can be eaten as a snack, as a meze with ouzo and or beer or just as part of a buffet meal. Children also love these quick and easy to make treats.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  kg beef, minced
• 1  large onion, very finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2  slices  white bread, dry, soaked in milk and well drained
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  egg
• 1  cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Add the first seven ingredients together and mix well.
2. Roll the mixture into small balls approximately the size of large walnuts.
3. Roll the balls in flour and then deep fry them for 15 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!