Cookbook:Roasted Meatballs (Kyufteta)

| Cuisine of Bulgaria

Kyufteta are Bulgarian roasted meatballs.

Ingredients

 * ½ lb pork, minced (not too fatty)
 * ¼ lb ground beef
 * 1 onion, finely chopped
 * ½ cup crumbled bread (preferably at least a day old)
 * 1 egg
 * Black pepper, ground
 * White pepper, ground
 * 1½ tsp dried thyme (or as much fresh as you like)
 * 1 tsp grated nutmeg
 * Salt

Procedure

 * 1) Put all the ingredients in a bowl and knead well.
 * 2) Form the mixture into balls approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter and flatten them until ½ inch (1.5 cm) thick.
 * 3) Place the balls in a baking pan spread with a bit of oil or cooking spray and roast at medium or high heat 15 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 4) Turn the meatballs over and roast another 5 minutes until golden brown on the other side too.
 * 5) When ready immediately remove from pan and place on kitchen paper to absorb excess fat.
 * 6) Serve hot with salads, or your favourite sauce. Enjoy!