Greek Tomato Fritters (Tomatokeftedes)

Enjoy the taste of Greece with these delicious Tomato Keftedes, also known as Tomato Fritters. Greek cuisine is known for these golden, delicious delicacies that include a zest of lemon for a blast of freshness, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. These fritters are perfect as an appetizer or side dish, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to any dinner. Let’s investigate this easy and tasty dish.

Ingredients

1. 2 large tomatoes (around 250g), finely chopped
2. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
3. 2 large garlic cloves, minced
4. Zest of 1 lemon
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
6. Black pepper, to taste
7. 85g plain flour
8. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
9. 10 grams of dill, finely minced
10. 1/2 bunch parsley (around 15g), finely chopped
11. Olive oil, for frying

Method:

1. Chop the tomatoes finely and put them in a strainer over a bowl to prepare them. Let them drain for ten to fifteen minutes in order to get rid of extra liquid. This keeps the fritters from being too moist.
   Combine the ingredients:
2. Finely cut the tomatoes, add the red onion, minced garlic, and zest of lemon to a big bowl.
3. Toss in your preferred quantity of black pepper and salt.
   Mix well to include the parsley and the finely chopped dill.
4. Get the batter ready:
5. Mix the baking powder and ordinary flour in an other bowl.
   Stirring until well blended, gradually add the flour mixture to the tomato mixture. Make sure the batter is sufficiently thick to hold its shape when scooped.
6. Warm up the oil:
   In a big pan, heat up plenty of olive oil over medium-high heat.
   When a little amount of batter is poured to the oil, it is done when it sizzles right away.
7. Cook the Fritters:
   Drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter into the boiling oil using a tablespoon, pressing them down a little with the back of the spoon.
   Fry the fritters for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until their outsides are crispy and golden brown.
   To drain extra oil, take the fritters out of the pan and place them on paper towels.
8. Present and Savor:
   If preferred, top the heated tomatokeftedes with more fresh herbs. These fritters work well as a light main meal, side dish, or appetizer.

In summary
Enjoying the fresh aromas of tomatoes and herbs is made deliciously easy with these traditional Greek tomato fritters, also known as tomatokeftedes. They provide a hint of Greek flavor to any dish and are very tasty and simple to prepare. These fritters will look great whether you’re making them for a fun get-together or a family meal. Savor the vivid flavor and crisp texture of this traditional Mediterranean meal!