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Greek zucchini fritters (Kolokythokeftedes) in Zaytinya by J Andres
It’s a mouthful, and many of our diners won’t attempt to say the name of this dish, and instead just point to the menu. But take the opportunity to learn a little Greek: “kolokythi” (zucchini) plus “keftedaki” (meatball). No matter how you say it (or not!), it’s one of our favorites – light fritters with a crunchy exterior and a sweet, creamy inside. I first tasted this dish in Santorini, where the rich volcanic soil of the Greek island makes for superb zucchini and tomatoes. If you can use in-season farmers’ market vegetables, the dish will be at its peak, but grocery-store zucchini will get you most of the way there. If you can’t find Kefalograviera, Manchego cheese can be substituted; just add a pinch more salt as Manchego is less salty than Kefalograviera.
Ingredients
  • subheading: For the caper-yogurt sauce:
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon caper brine, plus 1 tablespoon capers
  • ¼ teaspoon orange blossom water
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • subheading: For the fritters:
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped mint
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 ounces Kefalograviera cheese, grated or shredded
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more if needed
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