Keftethes Apo Ton Pontos (Meat Patties From Ponti)

Course :	Greek
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

500	gram	veal stew meat
250	gram	pork stew meat
3	slices	stale bread -- (thick slices)
1	medium	Onion -- finely chopped
1	clove	garlic -- finely chopped
3	tablespoons	chopped parsley
1	teaspoon	chopped mint
1	teaspoon	chopped basil
1	medium	tomato -- peeled, chopped
1	large	egg
1	tablespoon	vinegar
1	teaspoon	bicarbonate of soda
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
1	teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
2	tablespoons	flour to coat
2	tablespoons	oil for frying

Preparation:

Serves: 5-6 Cooking time: 8-10 minutes Finely grind veal and pork, leaving some fat on pork. Combine meats. Soak bread in cold water. Squeeze dry and crumble into a mixing bowl. Add onion, garlic, herbs, tomato, egg and vinegar; blend in soda, salt and pepper. Add meat and blend in lightly and thoroughly, using a hand if necessary. Chill for 1 hour. Taking about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time, roll into balls. Moisten hands occasionally. Roll balls in flour and flatten into rounds 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter. Shallow fry in hot oil for 4-5 minutes each side. Patties will puff up. Turn carefully with spatula or tongs. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with fried potatoes and vegetables or salad.