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auroracoor1

auroracoor1

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I saw a recipe in a Greek cookbook somewhere called "Domatakeftedes" or tomato croquettes. It looked delicious, but I can't find it!

Does anyone know of any good recipes? I love tomatoes, and I had this dish once somewhere and thought it was amazing. From what I understand it's a specialty on Santorini? Thanks for your help!
 
  • 2pounds cherry tomatoes, ripe
  • 4 sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2.5 oz of feta, mashed
  • 1 large red onion, grated
  • 1 tbsp of parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp of fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 of plain flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • oil, for frying
Squeeze the tomatoes until the skins have broken. Place them in a colander with some salt. Place over a bowl and leave them for 30 minutes to drain.

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In a mixing bowl, add the onions and tomatoes and combine with a spoon. Add the herbs and feta and mix. In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, some salt and pepper.

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Add the dry mixture to the tomato mixture, stirring with a spoon until combined. The dough is ready when firm enough to make the balls - add more flour if needed

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Place in a bowl covered in the fridge for 30 minutes, or preferably 2–3 hours, if you can wait!

Pour enough olive oil into a pan to coat the bottom and place over a medium-high heat

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Using a spoon, shape the dough into balls or patties. Careful lower them into the hot oil. Repeat this process until the pan is filled but not crowded. Fry the tomatokeftedes for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

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Enjoy this fabulous Greek recipe, hot or cold, with some tzatziki’s, fresh bread and a sip of ouzo!
 
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This looks like a great recipe! I love this dish, I can't wait to try it.
 
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