Meatballs: 1 pound (300g) ground turkey 1 large zucchin, coarsley grated (scant 2 cups/200g) 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 large free-range egg 2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper about 6 1/2 teaspoons sunflower oil (canola oil will work too) Sour Cream & Sumac Sauce: Scant 1/2 cup (100g) sour cream Scant 2/3 cup (150g) Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sumac 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. First make the sour cream sauce by placing all the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside or chill until needed. 2. Preheat the oven to 425F/220C. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs except the sunflower oil. Mix with your hands. Using a tablespoon, scoop a tablespoon and a half of the turkey mixture and shape into about 22 meatballs. 3. Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to form a layer about 1/16 inch thick on the pan bottom. Heat over medium heat until hot, then sear the meatballs in batches on all sides. Cook each batch for about 4 minutes, adding oil as needed, until golden brown. 4. Carefully transfer the seared meatballs to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and place in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until just cooked through. Serve warm or at room temperature, with the sauce spooned over or on the side. |