Lady Meat Ball (Kadin Budu)

1/2 cup rice 2 cups water 1 pound lean beef, ground 1 large onion, grated 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup chopped dill Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup flour 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups Lemon and Egg Sauce

Boil rice with 2 cups of water over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat, drain well. Place meat in a bowl, add rice, onions, cheese, parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Knead mixture for 5 minutes. Form into egg-shaped ovals and roll in flour. Dip the balls into the eggs, which have been beaten until frothy. Fry on both sides in hot shortening. Makes 12 large meatballs. This is a dish which agrees with almost every palate. Pour sauce over meatballs, and serve with asparagus or french cut green beans.

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