Qofte të Fërguara (Fried Albanian Meatballs)
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The Tale of Qofte të Fërguara (Fried Albanian Meatballs)
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Qofte, spiced fried meatballs, share roots with the wider kofta tradition that spread across the Balkans and Middle East during centuries of Ottoman rule, which governed Albania for nearly five hundred years. Albanian cooks adapted the dish with local herbs and breadcrumbs into an everyday home staple.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef and lamb mixed
- 1 slice stale bread, soaked in water and squeezed
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup flour for dredging
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine the ground meat, soaked bread, grated onion, egg, garlic, mint, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2Mix thoroughly and knead until the mixture becomes slightly sticky and well combined.
- 3Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
- 4Shape the mixture into small oval patties with wet hands.
- 5Dredge each patty lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
- 6Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the qofte in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- 7Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a squeeze of lemon and a side salad.
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