GREEK Kolokithokeftedes (Zucchini, FETA AND HERB FRITTERS) GLUTEN FREE |
- 4 large zucchini, grated
- 3 shallots, finely sliced
- 100g feta, crumbed
- 100g kefalograviera cheese, grated
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 3 tbs parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbs mint, finely chopped
- 1 tbs dill, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp sea salt flakes
- Pinch of cracked pepper
- Olive oil for shallow frying
Conventional Method
- Place zucchini in a bowl and sprinkle with some sea salt. Set aside for 10 minutes then use your hands to squeeze excess liquid from zucchini.
- Combine zuchini, shallots, cheeses, eggs, herbs, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Place mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes so fritters are easier to roll.
- Remove mixture from fridge. If too runny, add some more flour.
- Roll into small patties. Dust patties with extra flour for a crispier coating.
- Heat oil in frypan over medium heat. Cook patties for two minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towel.
- Serve with tzatziki.
Thermomix Method
- Chop zucchini in mixing bowl 3 sec/speed 5. Sprinkle with some sea salt. Set aside for 10 minutes then use your hands to squeeze excess liquid from zucchini.
- Grate roughly chopped cheese and herbs in bowl 5 sec/speed 7. Add all other ingredients and mix 10 sec/speed 4/reverse mode.
- Place mixture in fridge for 30 minutes so fritters are easier to roll.
- Remove mixture from fridge. If too runny, add some more flour.
- Roll into small patties. Dust patties with extra flour for a crispier coating.
- Heat oil in frypan over medium heat. Cook patties for two minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towel.
- Serve with tzatziki.
Recipe by Hungry & Fussy at http://www.hungryandfussy.com/zucchini-fetta-and-herb-fritters-gluten-free/
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