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Domatokeftedes Tomato Fritters

Domatokeftedes or Tomato Fritters hail from Santorini and are perfect for summer eating. Use up abundant leftover tomatoes and make a batch to enjoy today.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16 fritters
Calories 55kcal
Author Peter G

Ingredients

  • 5 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon mint finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 175 g flour plain (all purpose)
  • rice bran oil for frying **

Instructions

  • Combine the tomatoes, onion, herbs, seasoning, olive oil and flour in a large bowl. The mixture will be like a very thick pancake batter. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Depending on the size of your frying pan heat up enough oil in a pan to shallow fry the fritters. The oil is ready when it reaches 180 deg C on a thermometer.
  • Drop-in spoonfuls (using a dessert spoon or soup spoon is okay) of the tomato batter cooking a maximum of 3 fritters at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side and drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle a little extra salt on top and serve with tzatziki or freshly squeezed lemon.

Notes

  1. I like to use rice bran oil when deep or shallow frying. It's quite neutral in taste and has a high smoke point.
  2. The calories do not include the oil used in frying

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g