Kifte (Uzbeki-Jewish Meatballs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground lamb
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, grated (about 1/3 cup)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 piece bread, soaked
flour
oil

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except the flour and oil.
Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for about two hours.
Take small handfuls of the meatball mixture and roll into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Dust the meatballs with flour.
Brown on all sides in a skillet over moderate heat for about 3 minutes.
Drain.