Greek Tomato Feta Fritters (Domatokeftethes)

Name: Greek Tomato Feta Fritters (Domatokeftethes)
Total time: 65
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes with juices; 0.5 cup packed grated zucchini; 0.33 cup sliced green onions; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed; 0.75 teaspoon baking powder; vegetable oil for frying

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Appetizer 1 Hr. 5 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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2 cups diced fresh tomatoes with juices
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0.5 cup packed grated zucchini
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0.33 cup sliced green onions
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 pinch cayenne pepper

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0.25 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
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0.75 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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0.75 teaspoon baking powder
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vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached. Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.