Romanian Pork Meatballs
Romanian meatballs, or chiftele, are a staple in traditional home cooking. These meatballs are incredibly versatile—you can enjoy them hot with mashed potatoes or cold as part of a spread.
Ingredients
- 500 gr minced pork meat
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch dill to taste
- 2 slices bread soaked in milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor chop the onion, bread and dill together.
- Add the minced meat to a bowl.
- Add the onion, bread and dill to the bowl.
- Add the paprika, minced garlic, black pepper, egg, and salt.
- Mix everything together – use your hands for the best results.
- Make the meatballs by taking a piece of the meat mixture and rolling it into your hands. Gently press the ball to give it a rather flat shape.
- Roll each meatball through flour, remove the excess, and place on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Bake the meatballs for 35-40 minutes, until done.
- Serve hot or cold alongside mash potatoes, Romanian cheese,or a simple salad.