Santorinian "Pseftokeftedes" (tomato-balls) In the old times, because of low rainfall levels, there was no cattle breeding at all and, of course, no import of meat was possible. So, people used to make the famous Greek meat-balls by replace meat with tomatoes. This recipe is still very popular in Santorini and you can taste it in many restaurants and tavernas. Here's how you can make it on your own!
Ingredients
| Amount |
Ingredient |
Preparation |
| 1 1/4 cups |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes |
chopped, peeled |
| 1/2 cup |
scallions, spring or green onions |
finely chopped |
| 1 garlic |
clove |
finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon |
parsley leaves |
fresh |
| 1/2 teaspoon |
oregano |
|
| 1/4 teaspoon |
cinnamon |
|
| 1 teaspoon |
mint |
fresh |
| 1 teaspoon |
salt |
|
| 1 teaspoon |
black pepper |
freshly ground |
| 1 cup |
flour, all-purpose |
|
| 1 teaspoon |
baking powder |
double-acting |
| 1 teaspoon |
olive oil |
for frying |
Directions
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, herbs, andspices. Add flour and baking powder and mix together so that allingredients are well blended and have the consistency of athick batter (about as thick as pancake batter). In a large heavy skillet, heat enough olive oil for frying. Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into hot oiland fry until golden brown and crisp. Remove at once with a slotted spoon and drain on papertowels. Serve hot.
source : www.recipeland.com
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