Cypriot meatballs c/o AKokkinos

[yotmon]

AKokkinos kindly pm'd me this recipe for authentic Cypriot meatballs, so I thought I would share the recipe with fellow members - not tried it as yet, but hope to do so very shortly.

Cheers. Ste.

1 kg ground pork
1kg potatoes cleaned, finely grated and strained
2-3 eggs lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry breadcrumps
1 large onion finely chopped
parsley finely chopped to your liking
1 tablespoon dry mint (an absolute must for this recipe)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional and if you can get it: 1/2 cup grated xalloumi (Cypriot cheese) or substitute with parmesan (1/4 cup) or omit alltogether. This is a debatable issue amongst Cypriot cooks so its up to you.

Mix everything really well - mixture should not be too watery. if too watery add breadcrumbs, more meat, or some more grated cheese. IF too dry, add a touch of olive oil, or some cold water. Rest mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Form into patties, or meatballs and fry until golden brown. Serve with a salad, and some fries. Or make smaller meatballs, do nto fully fry them, and finish off in a tomato sauce of your choice over some whole wheat pasta or orzo pilaf.

Once you master the basic recipe above, feel free to experiment with other spices (oregano, thyme, paprica...) or adding a grated tomato in the mixture and so forth. Sometimes when we do not want meatballs, we form into large hamburger patties and in the middle we add feta cheese and grill in the oven.

Hope you like it. If you need anything else, do let me know.

Andreas

[the chorizo kid]

thank u. this will be my friday dinner project.

[wheels]

Yep, it's on my list too.

Phil (Oops, bang goes the diet!)

[crustyo44]

I am greatful to Andreas who send me a PM with the recipe as well.
Thanks Mate, it's on the menu for next week.
Regards,
Jan.
Brisbane. Australia.

[Spuddy]

Grated potatoes in meatballs, never would have thought of that??
Bang goes my low carb regime 'cause I've definitely got to try these!!

[Snags]

I'm assuming the potato is raw ?

So its a longish cook to get it to not be raw and size would be a factor too?

Sounds good I will give it a go .

[tomwal]

Saturday nights tea sorted, gonna do these as meatballs stuffed with feta, baked and smothered with Alfredo sauce.... thanks.

Wal