Qofte të fëguara

Ingredients:

• Minced lamb or beef, 450 gr
• Oninon (very finely chopped), 1/2
• Breadcrumbs, 50 gr
• Feta cheese (finely crumbled), 4 tbs
• Garlic clove (minced), 1
• Fresh mint (chopped), 35 gr
• Ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp
• Dried oregano (crumbled), 1/2 tsp
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Flour (to dust)
• Oil (for frying)

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the flour and oil. Mix well with the hands to combine.

Cover the bowl and set aside for at least 1 hour to allow the ingredients to

infuse.

After this time, take about 1 tbs of the mixture at the time and shape it into a small cylinder or sausage.

Repeat the procedure with the rest of the mixture.

Heat oil in a pan, roll the qofte in the flour to coat them, fry for about 6 minutes, turning to brown all sides.

Traditionally they're served with fried potatoes, rice, lemon wedges and green salad.