Zucchini, Dill and Mint Fritters

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes standing time
  • Cooking Time: 15 – 20 minutes
  • Servings: Makes approximately 15
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Kolokithókeftedes may aníthos kai diósmo

Vegetable fritters are very popular and may be battered and deep-fried. However, I find this method for my zucchini fritters more subtle and allows the full flavour of the zucchini and herbs to come out.

 

Ingredients

  • 500g (about 4 medium) zucchini (courgette)
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 small red onion, very finely chopped
  • Half bunch dill, finely chopped
  • Half bunch of mint, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • ½ cup (50g) plain flour
  • ½ cup (40g) grated kefalotyri cheese (or pecorino)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • Ground pepper
  • About 1 cup (250ml) Greek extra virgin olive oil, for shallow frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  1. Coarsely grate zucchini, combine with salt, place in a colander and stand for 30 minutes. Drain zucchini, place in a clean tea towel or on kitchen paper and squeeze to remove excess water.
  2. Combine the zucchini, onion, herbs, flour, cheese and egg, mix well.
  3. Heat the oil in a large, frying pan over a medium heat. Form heaped tablespoons of mixture into small patties and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Drain fritters on kitchen paper. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Lyndey’s note: Kefalotyri cheese is a hard sheep’s milk cheese, with a sharp aroma and rich salty taste, much like the Italian style pecorino cheese. It’s a versatile cheese, good for grating, baking or just nibbling.

Recipe from Lyndey & Blair’s Taste of Greece cookbook and TV series.

Photography by: Chris Chen

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