Greek · appetizer
Keftedes
Keftedes reads umami 7.3, richness 6.6 and allium 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek appetizer, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.3 · Richness 6.6 · Allium 4.6 · Salinity 3.1 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Bitterness 1.6 · Earthy 1.5 · Nutty 1.2 · Sweetness 1.0 · Heat 0.9 · Sourness 0.7 · Floral 0.7 · Fruity 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 1 lb ground beef and pork, mixed
- 2 slices bread soaked in water, squeezed dry
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried spearmint
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (35 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 96.2 kcal, 14.5 g protein, 3.3 g fat, 2.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine meat with squeezed-out bread, grated onion, garlic, mint, oregano, and egg, then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Shape into small patties and fry in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with tzatziki and lemon.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) — Turkish
- Pea Soup with Pork (Ärtsoppa) — Scandinavian
- Sambusa (Ethiopian Stuffed Pastry) — Ethiopian
- Kafta (Spiced Ground Meat Skewers) — Lebanese
- Milanesa — Argentine
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.