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Greek Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes) Recipe – Greek Special

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Greek Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes) Recipe – Greek Special

 
Santorini, the renowned Greek island celebrated for its tomatoes, showcases its culinary prowess with domatokeftethes, tomato fritters that are a local specialty. These crispy delights serve as a delightful appetizer or side dish, offering a unique and delicious way to savor the freshness of ripe tomatoes in season.
  • Prep Time15 min
  • Cook Time10 min
  • Total Time25 min

Greek Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes) Ingredients :

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch fresh mint, dill, oregano, or basil, finely chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 inch sunflower oil or canola oil, for frying

How To Make Greek Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes):

1

Prepare all the ingredients.

2

In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, grated zucchini, grated onion, chopped herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently and add enough flour to create a thick batter.

3

Heat 1/2 to 3/4 inch of oil in a nonstick frying pan. Once the oil is hot, spoon tablespoonfuls of the batter into the oil. Fry until the fritters are golden brown, turning once to cook both sides evenly.

4

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain.

5

Serve the fritters hot and enjoy!

Recipe Notes :

           If you have the opportunity, refrigerate the batter for about an hour before frying. This allows the flavors to blend and helps release liquid from the tomatoes, which is particularly helpful if your tomatoes are not very juicy.

           If you need to fry the tomato fritters in batches, drain them and place on a baking sheet in a warm oven (about 200°F) as you continue frying.

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