Koukla

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the bread in water and squeeze dry.
2. 2
   Put the meat in the food processor with the bread, egg, allspice or cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and blend to a soft homogenous paste.
3. 3
   Add parsley, and process very briefly to amalgamate it.
4. 4
   Wet your hands with water and roll the meat paste into marble-sized balls, and deep-fry in hot oil for a few minutes, until cooked through and a rich brown color.
5. 5
   Drain on paper towels.
6. 6
   For an alternative Arab flavor, use 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon coriander and, if you like, a pinch of ground chili pepper, instead of allspice or cinnamon.