Soak the bread slices in milk for a few minutes until soft. Squeeze out excess liquid.
2. Make the mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
ground meat
soaked bread
egg
onion
garlic
salt, pepper, paprika, marjoram
Mix well with your hands until everything is evenly combined.
3. Shape the meatballs
Form small or medium-sized balls, then gently flatten them into thick patties (traditional Hungarian style is slightly flattened).
4. Fry
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Fry the meatballs for:
3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Fasírt are usually served with:
Mashed potatoes 🥔
Rice or noodles
Pickles (very traditional 🇭🇺)
Fresh cucumber salad (Uborkasaláta) 🥒
Bread and mustard
💡 Tips for Best Fasírt
✔ Soaked bread makes them softer and juicier ✔ Don’t overmix or they become dense ✔ A pinch of paprika gives authentic Hungarian flavor ✔ Rest the mixture for 10–15 minutes before shaping ✔ They taste even better the next day
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