Greek Zucchini Balls (Kolokithokeftedes)

Name: Greek Zucchini Balls (Kolokithokeftedes)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4-5 cups grated zucchini; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (preferably Greek); 2 large eggs (beaten); 3 green onions (cleaned and thinly sliced); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups approximately self-rising flour; Olive oil for frying

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Author : Marsha Maxwell

Greek Zucchini Balls (Kolokithokeftedes)

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Step 1

Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends, but do not peel. Grate with a food processor or box grater. Put the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and mix to coat evenly. Place the colander in the sink and let the zucchini drain for 15-30 minutes. Gently squeeze the zucchini with your hands to remove as much water as possible.

Step 2

While the zucchini is draining, combine the eggs, green onion, mint, feta, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the drained zucchini. Mix in enough self-rising flour to make a soft dough, about 1 1/2 cups.

Step 3

Deep fryer cooking instructions: If using a deep fryer, preheat the oil, preferably olive oil, to 375°F. Line a large plate with 3-4 layers of paper towel.

Step 4

Drop the dough, one tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil, trying to keep the dough in a ball shape. Fry 4 or 5 zucchini balls at a time for 2-3 minutes, until they are medium golden brown. Turn the zucchini balls with tongs as necessary evenly.

Step 5

Remove the zucchini balls from the hot oil with tongs, a slotted spoon or a spider strainer. Place them on the paper towel-lined plate to drain away excess oil.

Step 6

Stovetop cooking instructions: If cooking the zucchini balls on the stovetop, put about 1/3 inch of olive oil in the bottom of a 12-inch skillet, and heat over medium-high heat to 375°F.

Step 7

If you don't have a frying thermometer, you can test the temperature of the oil by dropping in a small amount of batter. The batter should start to bubble and sizzle right away, but the oil should not be smoking hot.

Step 8

When the oil is hot, drop tablespoons of batter into the oil. Zucchini balls will have more of a patty or fritter shape if cooked in a skillet. Cook 4-5 zucchini balls at a time, about 2 minutes on each side, until medium golden brown. Flip the zucchini balls with tongs halfway through the cooking time. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate to cool.

Step 9

Serve the zucchini balls with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce.