Greek fried zucchini fritters, Kolokithakia Tiganita, are coated with flour and fried for the ultimate crunchy outside and soft inside.
Things to know about Kolokithakia Tiganita Recipe
Kolokithakia Tiganita is a classic meze appetizer in Greece. These meze platters are packed with many dishes and dips that can be eaten together or separately.
They are served before a big meal and are essential to Greek Cuisine. They are shared by the whole table and include many popular Greek dishes and dips.
For Kolokithakia Tiganita, the zucchinis are sliced and battered in an egg mixture and then fried until they are golden and crispy. They are perfect for eating with Tzatziki or garlic Skordalia dip. It can be a challenge to fry Kolokithakia Tiganita due to their nature of soaking all the oil and becoming mushy.
This fritter recipe will help you with this issue and ensure your zucchinis are cooked properly. This easy and practical recipe is the way to many delicious fried dishes in Greek Cuisine.
Crunchy Greek Fried Zucchini Fritters. Traditional Recipe of Kolokithakia Tiganita.
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Ingredients
- 5 pcs Zucchini – Courgette Medium
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 50 ml (1.69 floz) Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Wash the zucchinis well since kolokithakia tiganita is fried with the skin on. Slice the zucchinis lengthwise.
- Put the zucchini slices in a colander and sprinkle the salt on top and let sit for 1 hour.
- Coat the zucchinis in flour and chill them in the fridge for 3-4 hours. The excess moisture coming out of the zucchinis will turn the flour into a batter.
- In a large skillet with high sides, heat the vegetable oil. Check if the oil is hot by frying a piece of zucchini in the oil. If the piece bubbles on the sides the oil is ready.
- Fry the zucchinis for 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
- Remove the zucchinis from the skillet with a slotted spoon and dry on a paper towel for 1-2 minutes.
- Salt right after and serve hot. Kalí órexi! Enjoy your meal!
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Cooking tip for making Kolokithakia Tiganita
- Do not use a pot. Use a skillet with 5 cm (2 in) high sides. This will prevent the oil from smoking up too much.
- If you don’t have time, place the zucchini in the fridge. Mix the flour with 2-3 tbsp of water until it becomes a batter. Then you can dip the zucchini in and fry it.
- To have the best crispy Kolokithakia Tiganita slice the zucchinis thinly.
- By salting the zucchini and letting them sit for 30-60 minutes, you will remove the excess water so that they won’t be soggy when you fry them.
- When frying, the oil should be hot so the zucchini does not absorb the oil. When the oil is hot, the zucchini will crisp up.
- Fry the zucchini in batches, don’t overcrowd the pan, and cook your zucchini in one layer. Crowding the pan will decrease the oil temperature, and the zucchini won’t cook all the way. Vegetable oil has less of a flavor compared to olive oil as well, which ensures the zucchinis keep their original flavor.
What to serve with Kolokithakia Tiganita?
Serve Kolokithakia Tiganita with yogurt-based dips like Tzatziki and Skordalia or as a part of a meze platter.
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