Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls)
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls)

Hey everyone, it is Brad, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, kolokithokeftedes (greek zucchini balls). It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

How to make the perfect Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Courgette balls)? The perfect "Kolokithokeftedes" (zucchini fritters) must be fried till extra crispy on the outside while still preserving their creamy and rich texture on the inside. The secret behind baking this traditional Greek meze to perfection is in the ingredients.

Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls) is one of the most popular of recent trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls) is something which I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook kolokithokeftedes (greek zucchini balls) using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls):
  1. Get 4 zucchini (large)
  2. Take 1 onion, chopped
  3. Take 3 eggs
  4. Make ready 1/2 cup kefalograviera (grated) or other hard cheese
  5. Get 1 cup flour
  6. Make ready 1 tsp baking powder
  7. Make ready 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  8. Take 1/2 cup mint (chopped)
  9. Take 1/2 cup dill
  10. Take salt and pepper

What sets Greek Zucchini Fritters apart from other zucchini fritters is the addition of feta cheese and dill. As requested, I have fried up some delicious Kolokithokeftedes! These little fried zucchini balls are crunchy on the outside and sticky on the inside, and they make a great appetizer. I prepared them with a side of cool and tangy Tzatziki sauce (recipe here), an awesome Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic sauce, which complements them nicely.

Instructions to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini balls):
  1. Grate zucchini and use cheese cloth to squeeze out as much water as possible. Don't be lazy!
  2. Finely dice onion and saute till translucent. Beat eggs, set aside.
  3. Sift flour with baking powder, set aside.
  4. Combine zucchini, sautéed onion, mint and dill, grated cheese breadcrumbs and flour. Add eggs. Mixture should be able to keep shape. Refrigerate mixture or adjust amount of breadcrumbs.
  5. Form small - medium size balls or patty and deep fry till golden brown color. Serve with tzatziki

In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, scallion, garlic, bread crumbs, feta and kefalotiri cheeses, first beaten egg, and dill. If the mixture is dry and not sticking together, add the additional egg. Lightly smash the balls into patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. Instructions on how to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters): In a medium bowl, grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a kitchen towel and gently squeeze out the excess water.

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