Kolokithokeftedes

Kolokithokeftedes are Greece's beloved zucchini fritters: crisp outside, soft and herby inside, with salty feta in every bite. They are a meze-table favourite, perfect with tzatziki and a glass of something cold on a summer evening.

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

35 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

360

Ingredients

• 500 g zucchini, grated
• 150 g feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 80 g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Lemon wedges, to serve
• Tzatziki, to serve

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini, salt it lightly and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much water as possible.
2. Mix the zucchini with the feta, eggs, onion, spring onions, dill and mint.
3. Stir in the flour and baking powder, and season with pepper.
4. Heat oil in a pan and drop in spoonfuls of the mixture, flattening them slightly.
5. Fry for 3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.
6. Drain on paper towels and keep warm while you fry the rest.
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges and tzatziki.

Pro tips

• Squeezing the zucchini dry is essential, or the fritters will fall apart.
• Do not overcrowd the pan; the oil temperature will drop and the fritters will go soggy.
• Fresh herbs make all the difference, so do not skip them.
• They are best eaten straight from the pan.

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