seftalia Recipe
Seftalia is a Cypriot dish made from ground meat, usually a mix of pork and lamb suet, seasoned with spices and shaped into small meatballs. These meatballs are often combined with flavors like garlic, onion, and cinnamon, giving them a rich and savory profile, and they can be served with a soffrito sauce for added depth. Here's how to make it at home.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, lamb suet, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Set aside on a plate.
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Add the Sofrito Sauce
Pour the soffrito sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with crumbled mastelo cheese on top.
