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Spinach Balls
(Spanakokeftedes)
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| What You Need: |
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2 pounds fresh spinach
3 eggs
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup grated kefalotiri or Parmesan cheese
˝ cup crumbled feta cheese
˝ cup minced dill
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Wash and clean spinach, removing the stems. Do not drain.
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2. Place in a large saucepan, cover, and steam over high heat until wilted, about three minutes. Drain and chop.
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3. Mix all ingredients except breadcrumbs and oil. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in breadcrumbs and deep-fry in hot oil.
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4. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
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NOTE:
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Three 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach can be used in place of the fresh spinach. It is not necessary to precook the frozen spinach. Simply thaw, drain well, and proceed with' the recipe.
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