Mainly eaten in Albania.

Albanian Meatballs (Qofte)

Qofte / Qofte të fërguara · pronounced: csofte

Albanian meatball recipe: spiced, mint-flavoured minced meat balls mixed with breadcrumbs, flattened and fried until golden in a pan. Albania's national dish, best served hot with salad or a yoghurt sauce.

70 min Medium 4 servings
Albán húsgombóc recept: mentás, fűszeres qofte serpenyőben
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Ingredients

4 servings
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Method

  1. Preparation

    Grate the onion, crush the garlic, and finely chop the parsley and mint.

    5 min
  2. Mixing the Mixture

    In a bowl, mix together the meat, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, spices and herbs, seasoned with salt and pepper. Work the mixture thoroughly.

  3. Resting

    Cover the mixture and leave it to rest in the fridge so the spices can soak in better.

    30 min
  4. Shaping

    Shape the mixture into small, flat, oval balls, then roll them in flour.

    10 min
  5. Frying

    Heat hot oil over a medium heat and fry the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.

    20 min
  6. Draining and Serving

    Place the finished meatballs on kitchen paper to drain, then serve them hot with salad or a yoghurt sauce.

    2 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 servings)1 servings
Energy1 470 kcal368 kcal
Fat82 g21 g
of which saturates36 g8,9 g
Carbohydrates62 g16 g
Protein116 g29 g
Fibre6,9 g1,7 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: flour, sunflower oil. Calculated with approximate data: onion. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Diéta-típus:

A számok a hozzávalókból becsült adagonkénti értékek, tájékoztatók.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, flour, yogurt (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

Variants of this recipe

Pârjoale: Romanian Pan-Fried Pork Patties

Pârjoale: Romanian Pan-Fried Pork Patties

Bánság · Erdély · Moldva

A pârjoale recept egy ropogós, serpenyőben sült román húsfasírt, amelyet zsemlével, hagymával és fűszerezett darált hússal készítenek.

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