Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs (Keftedakia)

Ingredients

• 2 slices Italian bread, crusts removed
• 1/4 cup ouzo
• 7 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Pour Ouzo in a small bowl. Tear bread into small pieces and soak in Ouzo for 5 minutes.
2. In a skillet, over medium heat, sauté onion in 3 tablespoons oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and place in a large mixing bowl. Squeeze bread dry, discarding Ouzo, and combine with onions. Add turkey, egg, mint, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Form meat mixture into 1 inch balls and roll in flour to coat evenly. Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet, over medium high heat, and sauté meatballs until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.