vegan tomato fritters Greek appetizer summer fried

Ntomatokeftedes - vegan tomato fritters

Name: Ntomatokeftedes - vegan tomato fritters
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g ripe tomatoes, grated; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; 3 tbsp fresh peppermint (or mint); 150 g all-purpose flour; 5 g baking powder; 1 tsp salt; black pepper; olive oil, for frying

Packed with ripe tomatoes, herbs and onion. Ideal as an appetizer or light summer meal.

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Method

1
Grate the tomatoes and place them in a colander for about an hour to release some of their juices.
2
In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, onion, spring onions and peppermint or mint.
3
Add the flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper. Mix until a thick batter forms. The mixture should be soft and rustic but able to hold its shape on a spoon.
4
Heat a generous layer of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten them slightly.
6
Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.
7
Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
8
Serve warm with tzatziki, yogurt or a squeeze of lemon.