Terbiyeli Kofte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons cooked rice
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 large onion, finely minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 ounce parsley
2 cups water, salted
1 tablespoon margarine
2 egg yolks
1 lemon, juice of

Preparation

Mix cooked rice, ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Knead for 5 minutes.
Roll the mixture into small walnut size balls.
Boil 2 to 2 1/2 cups of salted water with margarine.
Drop meatballs into it.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes or until the meatballs are done.
In a small bowl beat the 2 egg yolks, or one whole egg, with lemon juice. Slowly add 1/2 cup of the boiling meat stock.
Add to saucepan.
Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Turn off heat.
Mix well and serve.