Kolokythokeftedes | Fried zucchini Fritters
A delicious zucchini meze
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini 3-5 depending on size drained in colander for minimum of 3hrs, overnight is best.*
- 1/3 cup feta
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil enough for frying
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except oil and flour) in a large bowl and mix well.
- In large pan add olive oil and put on medium heat.
- When ready, take some zucchini mixture and roll into ball (about the size of a golf ball).
- Roll in flour and coat well, shake off excess.
- Gently place in hot oil (don't burn yourself! The oil will jump up if done too fast).
- Cook each side until they have a nice golden color, turning when necessary.
- Remove from oil and set on paper towel and pat dry to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried zucchini fritters with tzatziki!
Notes
*sprinkle with a little sea salt while it drains, and before adding to bowl in step 1, make sure to squeeze out any excess water.
**Some people add a diced onion, if you would like to do that, add it in step 1.
They tend to be really moist and delicate until they have been in the pan for a bit. Once they develop their golden brown color, they become much stronger and easier to handle.
Once removed and the oil patted away, squeeze some fresh lemon on top for a splash of zest.
**Some people add a diced onion, if you would like to do that, add it in step 1.
They tend to be really moist and delicate until they have been in the pan for a bit. Once they develop their golden brown color, they become much stronger and easier to handle.
Once removed and the oil patted away, squeeze some fresh lemon on top for a splash of zest.