Keftedakia Recipe
Tags: all-purpose flour, black pepper, dried mint flakes, egg, garlic, olive oil, onions, oregano, salt, turkey
Ingredients
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2 slices Italian bread, crusts removed
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1/4 cup ouzo
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7 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
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1 lb turkey, ground
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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black pepper, freshly ground
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1 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
- Pour Ouzo in a small bowl.
- Tear bread into small pieces and soak in Ouzo 5 minutes.
- In a skillet, over medium heat, saute onion in 3 tablespoons oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Squeeze bread dry, discarding Ouzo, and combine with onions.
- Add in turkey, egg, mint, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Form meat mixture into 1" balls and roll in flour to coat evenly.
- Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet, over medium high heat, and saute meatballs until browned, about 8 - 10 minutes.