Sauce for Meatballs

I have a recipe for Crisp Lamb Meatballs from finecooking.com that calls for mint, Greek cheese (or Parm/Regg), cinnamon, onion and garlic. Would tzatziki be a good sauce for them or something minty instead? I want something cheap, quick or easily purchased. I'm lazy. Thanks!

Kiftedes are traditionally served (at least in the Chow Poodles family) with a sprinkeling of kefalotiri cheese and no sauce. You could probably sub pecorino instead.

I make tzatziki with lots of mint, so I'd recommend that for meatballs.

Recently, on a whim, I tossed some leftover meatballs in a pita and dressed them with hummus. The hummus was store bought. I mixed the last bits of some pesto I had in the hummus to give it a little more punch and it turned out great.

I make lamb meatballs all the time. I frequently serve them with a little yogurt sauce and rice or cous cous, but sometimes when I'm looking for something a little more substantial I'll make a quick tomato sauce spiked with a little cinnamon.

Best,
Michael

Given the etymological and culinary heritage behind keftedes and kefta, you could probably do worse than using a tahina sauce.
Just get a jar of tahina, put a couple tablespoons in a bowl and add water to thin to desired texture, and a little salt and lemon juice for flavor.
Don't start by adding the lemon juice, I've found that tends to turn the whole thing into a brick.

its not traditionally served with keftedes but the tzatziki suace woudl be fine on the side IMO

JoelF wrote:Given the etymological and culinary heritage behind keftedes and kefta, you could probably do worse than using a tahina sauce.

Is that the sauce that often accompanies falafel sandwiches?

Would a mint chutney be too off base?

Pie Lady wrote:Is that the sauce that often accompanies falafel sandwiches?

Would a mint chutney be too off base?

Indeed, falafel is served with tahina and/or harissa (a salsa-like spicy sauce)

Mint chutney sounds good too, you'll be thinking more along the lines of Indian keema kabobs, serve with rice or naan.

I'm about ready to season and brown up a whole mess of meatballs and serve with a half-dozen sauces!