Zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce

Name: Zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Zucchini 1.1 lbs; Feta cheese 7 oz; Eggs 2; Onions ½; Garlic 1 clove; Type 00 flour ½ cup; Mint 10 leaves; Parsley to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch; Black pepper 1 pinch; Peanut seed oil 8 ½ cups; Greek yogurt ¾ cup; Black olives pitted 0.3 cup; Lemon juice 1 spoonful; Mint 1 spoonful; Chives 1 spoonful; Wildflower honey 1 tsp; Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful; Orange peel to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch; Black pepper 1 pinch

Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Makes: 16 pieces
Cost: Low
Note + 15 min. of zucchini resting time

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Diletta Secco

The zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce are a summer dish inspired by the traditional kolokythokeftedes, the zucchini fritters typical of Greek cuisine, enriched with a fresh and tantalizing sauce made from Greek yogurt.

This dish combines the delicacy of zucchini and the savory taste of feta with the aromatic touch of mint and parsley, creating a perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors. The sauce, prepared with Greek yogurt, black olives, a drizzle of honey for a slight sweet and sour note, and enriched with mint and chives, adds an irresistible aroma that enhances every bite.

Perfect for your summer menus, the zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce combine taste and authenticity, bringing the freshness of Greek cuisine to the table, ideal for those looking for a fried treat full of authentic flavors!

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INGREDIENTS

for about 16 fritters: Zucchini 1.1 lbs (500 g); Feta cheese 7 oz (200 g); Eggs 2; Onions ½; Garlic 1 clove; Type 00 flour ½ cup (60 g); Mint 10 leaves; Parsley to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch; Black pepper 1 pinch

for frying: Peanut seed oil 8 ½ cups (2 l)

for the yogurt sauce: Greek yogurt ¾ cup (200 g); Black olives 0.3 cup (50 g) - pitted; Lemon juice 1 spoonful; Mint 1 spoonful; Chives 1 spoonful; Wildflower honey 1 tsp; Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful; Orange peel to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch; Black pepper 1 pinch

Preparation

How to prepare Zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce

To prepare the zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce, start with the batter: wash and trim the zucchini, then grate them with a large-holed grater 1. Place the zucchini on a dish towel and salt them 2, then let them rest for 15 minutes: this way, they will release some of their water 3. Finally, squeeze them directly inside the dish towel.

Gather the grated zucchini in a bowl, add the crumbled feta 4, the chopped onion 5, and also the chopped garlic 6.

Flavor with chopped mint and parsley 7, then incorporate the eggs 8, salt, and pepper 9.

Mix 10 and add all-purpose flour to adjust the consistency 11 and obtain a homogeneous batter 12.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: in a bowl, pour the Greek yogurt and chopped pitted black olives 13. Scent with chopped mint and chives 14, then add the honey 15 and lemon juice.

Finish with olive oil 16, salt 17, and pepper, then mix to combine 18. Finally, flavor with grated orange zest.

The sauce is ready, set it aside 19. Now heat the seed oil in a high-sided pan until it reaches about 340°F. With two spoons, scoop out small quenelles of batter 20 and immerse them in the hot oil 21.

Fry for a couple of minutes or until golden brown 22, then drain the fritters on a tray lined with paper towels 23. Serve your zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce immediately 24!

Storage

We recommend serving the zucchini and feta fritters with yogurt sauce as soon as they're ready!

Tip

To achieve perfect fritters, we recommend not skipping the resting time for the zucchini: this step is crucial to remove excess water, resulting in a more compact and crispy texture when fried.

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