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Kolokithokeftedes recipe: make it at home
Kolokithokeftedes are delicious Greek courgette fritters, eaten above all on the islands, including Santorini and Crete. The combination of courgette, feta, fresh herbs and olive oil gives a crisp outside and a soft,…
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About this dish
What are Kolokithokeftedes?
Kolokithokeftedes are delicious Greek courgette fritters, eaten above all on the islands, including Santorini and Crete. The combination of courgette, feta, fresh herbs and olive oil gives a crisp outside and a soft, flavourful inside. They are often served as a mezze, a starter or a light meal.
Mise en place
Make Kolokithokeftedes yourself
Step by step
How to make Kolokithokeftedes step by step
Method
- 1
Coarsely grate the courgettes.
- 2
Sprinkle lightly with salt and leave to drain for 20 minutes.
- 3
Squeeze as much moisture as possible out of the courgettes.
- 4
Mix the courgette, feta, onion, spring onion, dill, mint and eggs.
- 5
Add flour until you have a firm mixture.
- 6
Season with pepper and a little salt if needed.
- 7
Heat oil in a frying pan.
- 8
Spoon small mounds of the mixture into the pan.
- 9
Flatten them lightly.
- 10
Fry for 3 to 4 minutes a side until golden brown.
- 11
Drain on kitchen paper.
At the table
How to serve Kolokithokeftedes
Greek salad
Pita bread
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