Chiftele de pește

Chiftele de pește are Romanian meatballs made with fish instead of meat. The fish balls are typically prepared with a mixture of minced, boneless fish fillets, slices of bread soaked in milk, onions, garlic, and eggs, seasoned with chopped parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. The fish mixture is shaped into balls or patties, which are rolled in flour or breadcrumbs, and then fried in hot oil. Soft and crispy, these fish balls can be served with a sauce based on garlic and cream on the side. They are usually consumed as snacks or appetizers, but they can also be added to sandwiches. The fish balls can also be served as a main course, accompanied by pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes on the side.