Grilled Meatballs (Cizbiz Kofte)

Ingredients

• 900 gr. minced lamb or veal
• 1 grated large onion
• 4 slices of day-old crusts removed from white bread (soaked in water and squeezed dry)
• 1 clove pressed garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Place minced meat, onion, bread, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper and baking soda into a bowl. Knead well together until all the ingredients blend. Pick up the kneaded meat with two hands, lift it and throw it on the hard surface of the kitchen counter. Repeat this process 10 times. Wet palms with water and shape meat mixture into small ovals and flatten them. Set aside. Brush grill with olive oil and grill the meatballs on both sides. Serve with rice or french fries, grilled tomatoes and green peppers.