Crunchy Greek Fried Zucchini Fritters. Traditional Recipe of Kolokithakia Tiganita.

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 on their own. They are served before a big meal and are an essential part of 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 then fried until they are golden and crispy. They are perfect to eat 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 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.

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Crunchy Greek Fried Zucchini Fritters. Traditional Recipe of Kolokithakia Tiganita.

Local Recipe Name with Local Characters: Κολοκυθάκια Τηγανητά

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— General Atributes of This Recipe:

Prep Time 3 hours hrs

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Difficulty Easy to Cook Recipes

Price Level Cheap Recipes

Cooking Time Time: Less Than 4 Hours to be made Recipes

Main Ingredient Group Vegetable based Recipes

Spice Level No Spicy Recipes

Main Cooking Method Fried, Fried (Shallow)

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Cuisine Greek Cuisine

Servings 6 Portions

Calories / Serving 145 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 5 pcs Zucchini – Courgette Medium
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 50 ml (1.69 floz) Vegetable Oil

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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!

NOTES

• 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 the time to 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.

COOKING TIPS:

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 when you fry them, they won’t be soggy.

The oil should be hot when frying so the zucchini does not just absorb the oil, when the oil is hot the zucchini will crisp up.

Fry the zucchinis in batches, don’t overcrowd the pan, and cook your zucchini in one layer. Crowding the pan will result in the temperature of the oil decreasing, 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.

SERVE WITH:

Serve kolokithakia tiganita with yogurt-based dips like tzatziki, skordalia, or as a part of a meze platter.

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World Regions Cuisine Balkan Cuisine, European Cuisine, International Cuisine, South European Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 388mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Kolokithákia Tiganitá Recipe, Traditional Greek Crispy Fried Zucchini or Courgette Fritters, Κολοκυθάκια Τηγανητά

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