Greek tomato fritters with herbs (Printable Version)
Crispy tomato bites infused with fresh herbs and bright lemon, embodying Mediterranean flavors in minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Tomatoes
01 -
400 grams ripe tomatoes, finely diced and drained
→ Herbs and Aromatics
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30 grams fresh parsley, finely chopped
03 -
15 grams fresh dill, finely chopped
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1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
06 -
Zest of 1 lemon
→ Dry Ingredients
07 -
100 grams all-purpose flour
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5 grams baking powder
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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5 grams salt, for draining tomatoes
→ Frying
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Olive oil, for shallow frying
# Steps:
01 -
Dice the tomatoes uniformly, place them in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain for 10 minutes. Pat dry gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 -
Finely chop parsley, dill, red onion, and garlic. Combine with drained tomatoes. Add lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to blend.
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Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder into the tomato mixture, mixing until just combined. The batter should be thick but slightly wet. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter carefully into the oil. Fry each side for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain fritters on paper towels.
# Notes:
01 -
Removing excess moisture from tomatoes is crucial to achieve crispy fritters.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan during frying to maintain oil temperature.
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Serve immediately while fritters are hot and crisp, optionally with a squeeze of lemon.
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A pinch of cinnamon in the batter offers a subtle depth to the flavor.