World Flavors Cookbook

Tomatokeftedes

Santorini's famous tomato fritters — tiny island tomatoes mixed with mint, onion, and flour, fried into crispy rounds.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 500g ripe tomatoes, diced small
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 150g flour (plus more as needed)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix diced tomatoes with onion, mint, and parsley.
2. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to a thick batter.
3. If too wet, add more flour. If too dry, the tomato juice is enough.
4. Heat 1cm olive oil in a frying pan.
5. Drop tablespoons of batter into hot oil. Flatten slightly.
6. Fry 3-4 minutes each side until golden.
7. Drain on paper. Serve hot with tzatziki.