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Kolokythokeftédes (Zucchini, Cheese and Herb Fritters)
Makesabout 30 fritters
- Active time:30 min
- Start to finish:1 3/4 hr
April 2000
For fritter mixture
- 4 cups coarsely grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 cup chopped scallion
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek), crumbled
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup grated kefalotíri or Pecorino cheese
For frying
- About 2 cups safflower oil
- About 2 cups olive oil
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Accompaniment:
8 oz whole-milk plain yogurt (preferably Greek)
Make zucchini batter:
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Stir together zucchini and salt, then drain in a colander set over a bowl, 1 hour.
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Stir together zucchini and remaining fritter ingredients. Season well with freshly ground black pepper. Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
Fry fritters:
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Heat enough of frying oils to measure 3/4 inch in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F. Spoon heaping tablespoons of fritter mixture into oils and fry in small batches without crowding, turning fritters, until golden brown, about 1 minute.
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Transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and return oil to 350°F between batches. Serve hot.
- Keywords
- greek,
- zucchini,
- summer,
- cheese,
- regional specialty
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