Kefteδes (Cypriot meatballs)

Instructions

1. Finely grate the onion and squeeze it to remove the juice.
2. In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, parsley, mint, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, salt and pepper.
3. Knead for 2 minutes to bind the mixture well, then let it rest for 15 minutes in the fridge.
4. Shape into balls about 4 cm across, wetting your hands with a little water.
5. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the meatballs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium heat.
6. Cover and cook for a further 3 minutes, then serve hot.