Recipes

Zucchini Fritters (Kolokitho Keftedes)

  • Serves

    serves 4

TODD COLEMAN

Based on a recipe from author Nancy Harmon Jenkins, this Cretan meze dish can be served hot or at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. zucchini, grated
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 12 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 12 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 12 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne, to taste
  • Olive oil or canola oil, for frying

Instructions

Step 1

Mix zucchini and salt in a strainer; set a weighted plate on top; let drain for 30 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a tea towel; squeeze out liquid. Mix zucchini, parsley, cheese, bread crumbs, onions, and egg in a bowl. Season with pepper and cayenne; divide mixture into 12 balls. Press balls into 3⁄4"-thick patties.

Step 2

Pour oil into a 4-qt. pot to a depth of 2"; heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 315°. Working in 2 batches, fry patties until browned and crisp, 5–6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels.

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