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Crispy Greek Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini Fritters)
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Prep Time
20
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Servings
4
Ingredients
2
medium
Zucchini
grated
1
tsp
Sea salt
for drawing out moisture
0.5
cup
Feta cheese
crumbled
2
tbsp
Fresh dill
finely chopped
1
tbsp
Fresh mint
finely chopped
1
large
Egg
0.5
cup
All-purpose flour
0.25
cup
Olive oil
for pan-frying
0.5
cup
Greek yogurt
for dipping sauce
1
tbsp
Lemon juice
for dipping sauce
Instructions
Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with sea salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Squeeze the zucchini firmly using a clean kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the crumbled feta, fresh dill, fresh mint, egg, and flour to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until a thick batter forms.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly into patties.
Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until deeply golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Whisk the Greek yogurt and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Serve the warm fritters immediately with the tangy yogurt dip.