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Name: Authentic Albanian Qofte Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended); 1/2 lb (225g) ground lamb or pork (optional, for richer flavor); 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or 1/4 cup flour as binder); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling or frying); 1/4 cup water (if mixture is too dry)

Qofte

Albania

Nationwide

Grilled meatballs, often seasoned with parsley and onion, served with bread or yogurt.

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