The Modern Nonna

4 Note: you can grate the onion if you have picky eaters or dice it very finely if you don't mind the texture. Feel free to pass the onion through a food processor as well. 
0 Peel and grate the potatoes, squeeze out all of the water with your hands or in a cheese cloth. Add them to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix everything really well with clean hands.
1 Form the meatballs as big or as small as you like. If you want to be precise, you can use a large or small ice-cream scoop to form each one into equal balls. 
5 We like to shape each one into a ball, and flatten it slightly as Bulgarian tradition.
6 Now, add the oil to a large pan. Turn the heat on medium-high and let the oil get hot. Once it shimmers, Add the meatballs in one at a time making sure to leave some room between each one. 
2 Fry each one for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden. You can also use a meat thermometer if you need to check if the meat is fully cooked. 
7 Enjoy them with my homemade Bulgarian Salad, Mashed Potatoes, or my crusty No-Knead Bread! Traditionally, we always have a side of Cold Cucumber Soup too.