Kolokithokeftedes (Zucchini patties)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Zucchini
  • 1 cup Kefalotiri Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Melba Toast powdered
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 medium Red Onion grated
  • A pinch of salt and pepper
  • Melba Toast powdered for coating
  • Greek Olive Oil for frying
  • Basil leaves, to garnish

Directions


Then put them in a saucepan with boiling salted water and boil for about 10-15 minutes, until tender.


Drain the zucchini and puree them in a blender. Transfer them to a strainer and squeeze with our hands to drain their liquids.


Put the zucchini in a bowl, add the onion, kefalotiri, powdered melba toast, eggs, salt and pepper to taste and knead to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for 1 hour, for the flavors to combine and the mixture to stiffen.


Now, it is time to make the "kolokithokeftedes:: We slightly wet our hands; take pieces of the mixture and shape into small, golf like balls. Gently press with our palms, to flatten them a bit and coat them with powdered melba toast.


In a deep frying pan heat plenty of olive oil, and when hot, fry the "kolokithokeftedes", in small batches, turning on each side, until evenly golden-brown


Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Repeat with the remaining ones.


Serve the "kolokithokeftedes" garnished with basil leaves.


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