Greek Zucchini Patties – Kolokithokeftedes xp

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Greek Zucchini Patties – Kolokithokeftedes xp

1 lb zucchini

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

3 eggs, slightly beaten

large onion, grated

1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried spearmint or peppermint

1 cup all purpose flour, approximately

salt and pepper to taste

olive oil for frying

 

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Grate the zucchini and place in a colander. Using your hands squeeze out excess

water.

 

Add the remaining ingredients except the olive oil, adding enough flour to make

a thick batter.

 

Heat the olive oil.

 

Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into the hot oil.

 

After 2-3 minutes turn and cook on the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.

They should be golden brown and crisp. Do not overcrowd frying pan. Drain on

paper towels.

Makes approximately 20 keftedes.

 

Serving suggestion: serve warm with yogurt. With a small side salad or soup,

makes a meal.

 

Source: www. Serendipity.gr

MC format by Chupa Babi: 12.27.05

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