Greek tomato fritters, also known as domatokefdes, are a typical recipe from Santorini, a delicious finger food appetizer easy to prepare.
Few, simple ingredients and an easy procedure for irresistible, flavorful fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect to accompany an aperitif or for a tasty apericena.
Read on to learn how to make Greek tomato fritters or domatokefdes with the easy recipe found below, as usual, right after the photo 😉
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients for Greek Tomato Fritters
- 1.1 lbs red tomatoes (ripe)
- Half red onion
- 3/4 cups flour (all-purpose or cake flour)
- mint
- oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Preparation of Greek Tomato Fritters
Wash the tomatoes and dry them.
Cut them in half, remove the seeds and peel them.
Cut the resulting pulp into cubes and collect it in a bowl.Clean the onion, chop it and add it to the tomato pulp.
Clean a sprig of mint with a damp paper towel, tear the leaves and add them to the bowl along with a teaspoon of dried oregano.
Mix with a spoon, adding the flour a little at a time, until you get a batter.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.Heat plenty of oil in a deep frying pan and fry the prepared batter by spoonfuls, a few at a time, for a few minutes, turning them on all sides.
Lift your Greek tomato fritters with a slotted spoon and let them drain the excess oil on a plate lined with parchment or paper towels.
Serve them immediately, piping hot.
Notes
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Can they be baked in the oven?
Yes, you can bake them by placing spoonfuls of batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping them well spaced, at 350°F in static mode for about fifteen minutes, until golden brown.
What kind of tomatoes should be used for this recipe?
The tomatoes for making Greek tomato fritters should be very ripe and juicy.
