Κολοκυθοκεφτέδες — Print Recipe

Crispy golden fritters of grated zucchini, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs, pan-fried until crunchy outside and tender within. A Cretan summer favorite.

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
150g feta cheese, crumbled
2 spring onions, sliced
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup flour
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper
Olive oil for frying

Instructions

1 Grate zucchini coarsely, toss with salt, and let sit in a colander for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all excess moisture thoroughly.
2 Combine drained zucchini with crumbled feta, spring onions, egg, flour, mint, dill, and pepper. Mix gently.
3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4 Drop heaped tablespoons of mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly. Fry 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5 Drain on paper towels.
6 Serve warm with a dollop of tzatziki and lemon wedges.

Did You Know?

In Crete, kolokithokeftedes are made with a special variety of round zucchini that grows only on the island, giving them a uniquely sweet, intense flavor.