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Revithokeftedes from Samos recipe: make it at home
Revithokeftedes are traditional chickpea fritters from the island of Samos and are among the best-known vegan dishes of the Aegean islands. The combination of chickpeas, onion, fresh herbs and aromatic spices creates a crisp dish…
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About this dish
What are Revithokeftedes from Samos?
Revithokeftedes are traditional chickpea fritters from the island of Samos and are among the best-known vegan dishes of the Aegean islands. The combination of chickpeas, onion, fresh herbs and aromatic spices creates a crisp dish with a soft inside. These nourishing fritters are often eaten during fasting periods, as a mezze or as a light meal with salad and lemon.
Mise en place
Make Revithokeftedes from Samos yourself
Step by step
How to make Revithokeftedes from Samos step by step
Method
- 1
Soak the chickpeas for at least 12 hours in plenty of water.
- 2
Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- 3
Put the chickpeas in a food processor with the onion, spring onion, parsley and mint.
- 4
Blend into a coarse mixture.
- 5
Add the cumin, flour, salt and pepper.
- 6
Mix everything together well.
- 7
Let the mixture rest for about 30 minutes.
- 8
Shape into small balls or flat patties.
- 9
Heat oil in a frying pan.
- 10
Fry the revithokeftedes golden brown on both sides.
- 11
Drain on kitchen paper.
- 12
Serve warm.
At the table
How to serve Revithokeftedes from Samos
Tzatziki
Greek salad
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