Santorini Tomato Fritters: Domatokeftedes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Thinly slice 6 scallions down to the white part.

Place sliced scallions in a bowl of cold water and swish to clean.

Lift scallions out of the water using a strainer to remove dirt.

Chop grape tomatoes into small pieces and add to a mixing bowl.

Finely chop half of a small onion and add to the bowl with tomatoes.

Chop fresh parsley, basil (removing tough stems), and mint, then add to the bowl.

Crumble in 1/2 pound of feta cheese into the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, freshly cracked black pepper, and salt to taste, then mix well.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Add 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder to the bowl and mix until combined.

Set the mixture aside for 30 minutes to allow juices to release.

Heat light olive oil in a cast iron pan to 365 degrees Fahrenheit over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture if it appears too dry, mixing until it holds together as a batter.

Using a heaping tablespoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until golden on the other side.

Remove fritters from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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