Keftethes Apo Ton Pontos (Meat Patties From Pontos)

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Juicy Greek-style meat patties with fresh herbs and a golden, crispy exterior.
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Keftethes Apo Ton Pontos (Meat Patties From Pontos)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 564.5

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These traditional Keftethes from Pontos are a beloved Greek specialty known for their tender texture and robust flavor. Made with a blend of veal and pork, the ground meat is enriched with soaked stale bread, fresh parsley, mint, basil, and a hint of tomato. The addition of bicarbonate of soda ensures the patties puff up beautifully while frying, creating a light interior with a satisfying crunch. These savory bites are perfect for a hearty lunch, a festive mezze spread, or a comforting dinner served alongside roasted potatoes and fresh salad.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Remove crusts from the stale bread.
  2. Finely grind the veal and pork together, leaving some fat on the pork for flavor.
  3. Soak the bread slices in cold water until soft.
  4. Squeeze the water out of the bread thoroughly and crumble it into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the chopped onion, garlic, parsley, mint, basil, tomato, egg, and vinegar to the bread.
  6. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add the ground meat mixture to the bowl.
  8. Mix everything together lightly but thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
  9. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  10. Wet your hands to prevent sticking.
  11. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
  12. Roll each ball in flour to coat evenly.
  13. Flatten the coated balls into rounds approximately 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter.
  14. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  15. Shallow fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and puffed up.
  16. Turn carefully with a spatula or tongs to avoid breaking them.
  17. Drain fried patties on paper towels.
  18. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 564.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.6g29%
Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
Cholesterol 151.2mg51%
Sodium 493.2mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 36.8g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 57.4g115%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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