Kolokithokeftedes (Zucchini Fritters)
Zucchini fritters with the perfect balance of feta and dill are absolutely scrumptious. They are a favorite starter at traditional Greek taverns, especially in Crete.
If you ever get to eat this popular Greek dish, you will be impressed by the flavorful texture, full of salty, tasty feta cheese with a hint of fresh mint!
These zucchini fritters are great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner with a Greek salad on the side or some tzatziki. You simply have to make them. To all the vegetarian lovers out there, you will want to add this very tasty appetizer to your menu!
Kolokithokeftedes (Zucchini Fritters)
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini
- 3 spring onions
- 5-7 stems of fresh mint and dill
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- black pepper freshly crushed
- lemon zest of half a lemon
- 70-80 gr feta cheese
- 70-80 gr flour
- olive oil
Yoghurt dip:
- 200 gr Greek yoghurt
- grated peel of a quarter lemon
- salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and grate with a vegetable grater into a bowl. Alternatively, if you have a food processor with a grater attachment, it can be a convenient and time-saving option.
- After grating, squeeze the zucchini thoroughly with your hands. Place it in a colander, incorporate some sea salt, and let it sit for approximately 1 hour. Later, squeeze the zucchini again and transfer it to a bowl.
- Wash the mint and dill, then finely chop their leaves. Lightly beat the eggs. In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, herbs, lemon zest, salt, pepper, feta cheese, and eggs. Gradually add the flour and stir until you achieve a thick, liquid-like consistency. It’s important to use just enough flour to create a thick mixture that is moist but not runny.
- Heat oil in a pan, preferably one with a non-stick coating to prevent sticking. Using a spoon, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Press them down and shape them with the spoon if necessary. Reduce the heat to prevent the Kolokithokeftedes from browning too quickly.
- Fry the patties until they turn a golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pan and place them in layers on kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
- Serve these delicious Kolokithokeftedes hot with tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
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