Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls)
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls)

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Greek Zucchini Balls (Kolokithokeftedes) Greek zucchini balls are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, flavored with salty feta and fresh mint. How to make the perfect Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Courgette balls)? The perfect "Kolokithokeftedes" (zucchini fritters) must be fried till extra crispy on the outside while still preserving their creamy and rich texture on the inside.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook kolokithokeftedes (greek zucchini balls) using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls):
  1. Get 4 zucchini (large)
  2. Get 1 onion, chopped
  3. Prepare 3 eggs
  4. Make ready 1/2 cup kefalograviera (grated) or other hard cheese
  5. Prepare 1 cup flour
  6. Make ready 1 tsp baking powder
  7. Take 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  8. Make ready 1/2 cup mint (chopped)
  9. Take 1/2 cup dill
  10. Take salt and pepper

Lightly smash the balls into patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. These fritters are called Kolokithokeftedes in Greece. "Kolokythi" means zucchini, and "Keftedes" means meatballs. The literal translation is "zucchini meatballs", or zucchini fritters as we know them. What sets Greek Zucchini Fritters apart from other zucchini fritters is the addition of feta cheese and dill.

Instructions to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls):
  1. Grate zucchini and use cheese cloth to squeeze out as much water as possible. Don't be lazy!
  2. Finely dice onion and saute till translucent. Beat eggs, set aside.
  3. Sift flour with baking powder, set aside.
  4. Combine zucchini, sautéed onion, mint and dill, grated cheese breadcrumbs and flour. Add eggs. Mixture should be able to keep shape. Refrigerate mixture or adjust amount of breadcrumbs.
  5. Form small - medium size balls or patty and deep fry till golden brown color. Serve with tzatziki

Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls) Recipe : Zucchini, feta and plenty of fresh herbs rolled into balls and fried until light and crispy and golden brown! These zucchini balls are a great appetizer and can be served with tzatziki or marina sauce for dipping. Instructions on how to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters): In a medium bowl, grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a kitchen towel and gently squeeze out the excess water. Once the fried zucchini fritters develop their golden brown color, they become much stronger and easier to handle.

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