Cypriot keftedes

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:33:03 GMT

Step 1

Grate the potatoes on a box grater and discard the excess water.

Step 2

Boil, peel and mash the other potato while warm.

Step 3

Add the minced meat, the onion, mint and finely chopped parsley, the eggs, salt, pepper and cinnamon.

Step 4

Mix very well and if there is excess fluid add some dried bread crumbs. At this stage you can put it in a zip lock bag and freeze it.

Step 5

Leave the mixture in the refrigerator for about half an hour or more, for the flavours to mix.

Step 6

Shape them into small round balls or oval patties.

Step 7

Heat about an inch (2½ cm) olive oil on high heat in a frying pan. Add the meatballs without adding too many and reduce heat to medium.

Step 8

Fry them until browned on all sides through the middle.

Step 9

Drain them on kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.

Step 10

Serve with a Greek salad, some Greek fried potatoes and some tzatziki.

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