- Tomato Patties from Santorini island

Category: Mediterranean Diet, Santorini Recipe.    

Serves: 6  
Preparation time: 30min + let the purée rest 4h before frying.
Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 750 gr. ripe Santorini tomatoes, grated
• 3 scallions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. fresh mint, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, as needed
• ½ tsp. baking powder 
• ^eleon^ extra virgin olive oil   $  for frying

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the grated tomatoes, scallions, herbs, salt and pepper. 
2. Combine  the flour and the baking powder in a small bowl and add it to the tomatoes, mixing well. Add flour if necessary to give the mixture the consistency of a thick batter. 
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Heat about 4 cm of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. 
5. When the oil is very hot, drop a tablespoon of the batter at a time into the skillet and fry the tomato fritters on both sides until golden. 
6. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

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