Sunday, 27 June 2010

Cheese and Mint Balls

These make a great snack or finger-food party dish.
Serve on their own, with salad or a dip.
Ingredients:
50g breadcrumbs
150g feta cheese, crumbled
50ml fresh mint, chopped
2 egg whites
salt and pepper to season

Method:
Mix together the breadcrumbs, feta and mint.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff anf fold in the cheese mixture and season.
Divide the mixture into 12 and, using wet hands, roll the portions into balls.
Put in the fridge for and hour to firm.
Heat enough vegetable oil inot a pan to just cover the balls and deep fry them for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
Drain on absorbent kitchen paper and serve warm.

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