Food Network: Keftehes (Fried Minced Balls with Herbs)

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Keftehes (Fried Minced Balls with Herbs)
Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients
2 medium slices of white or brown bread, soaked in
water for 10 minutes
1/2 pound minced beef
1/2 pound minced lean lamb
1 medium onion, grated
1 egg
Juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Salt

Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil

Directions
Preheat the fryer. Squeeze out the bread, discarding
the liquid. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread, beef, lamb, onions, egg, lemon
juice, and herbs. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for
30 minutes. Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls, about the size of a
quarter. Place the flour in a shallow pan and season with salt and pepper. Roll
the balls in the seasoned flour, coating completely. Fry the balls, in batches,
until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly for overall
browning. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Serve
warm.