This recipe for Greek tomato keftede sis shared with you as my latest issue of EAT ITby hot for food was inspired by the travels I took in the last few years and the amazing food I found.
When I visited Greece in the spring, we ate a lot of these tomato fritters. My vlog has the complete trip with The Getaway Co. You can see it here. The recipe was also from one of the shops and wineries we visited in Santorini, though I did modify it slightly.
This is a simple recipe with a lot flavor. The tomatoes are really highlighted! Oregano was used instead of basil and mint in the local recipes. You can add oregano or mint to the mixture. No matter what, it's going to be delicious! According to our Greek guide Nicoletta however, cinnamon is a big no-no. I swear, I could taste the cinnamon in those we ate during the trip. You can choose to add it or not. I think many things taste better with cinnamon.
Check out my homemade pico de Gallo and miso butter tomato sandwiches for more tomato recipes!
Greek tomato fritters (Domatokeftedes)
Ingredients
fritters
- about 6 roma tomatoes (about 2 1/2 C chopped)
- generous pinch of sea salt
- 1 finely sliced red onion
- 1/2 C finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
herby yogurt dipping sauce
- 1 C plain unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- To taste: sea salt and black pepper ground
Instructions
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Sprinkle a generous pinch sea salt on top of the tomatoes and place them in a colander. Place the colander in the sink, and let the tomatoes drain for 30 minutes.
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While you wait, make the dipping sauce. Mix plain vegan yogurt, lemon zest, chopped herbs and green onions with sea salt and pepper according to taste. It is recommended that you make this a day in advance to allow the flavors to develop.
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After the tomatoes are drained, you can gently shake the colander to remove the excess water. There is no need to press the tomatoes. Pour the tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped red onion, oregano basil, sugar, cinnamon and sea salt. Mix well. Add the flour and baking soda. Mix well with your hands. Refrigerate for 45 minutes up to an hour. After sitting in the refrigerator, this should appear a bit more wet or loose but still hold together well.
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Add neutral vegetable oil into a large skillet or cast iron pan and heat on medium-high. As this is a shallow fry there should only be 1/4 inch of oil in your pan.
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Place the fritters in the oil, spacing them well apart. Use about 1/4 cup mixture per fritter. Fry each side for 4 minutes until golden brown. With a slotted scoop, remove the fritters from the pan and shake any excess oil off. Transfer the fritters to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. The remaining dough should be fried in batches. Serve the yogurt sauce with fresh herbs immediately and garnish if desired.
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