Tomatokeftedes – Fried Tomato Balls

Tomatokeftedes, or fried tomato balls, are a delightful summer dish hailing from Santorini island. These savory fritters are a combination of tomatoes with a blend of herbs and aromatics that create a crispy, flavorful appetizer or side dish. Perfectly golden on the outside and juicy on the inside, tomatokeftedes are a testament to the simplicity and elegance of Greek cuisine.

Ingredients:

For the fried tomato balls


  • 2 big tomatoes
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • a small bunch of Parsley finely chopped
  • a small bunch of Dill finely chopped
  • Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil

For the serving


  • a piece of feta cheese
  • a little bit of parsley
  • a little bit of Parsley

Method:

  1. Prepare the Tomatoes:
    • Remove the seeds from the tomatoes.
    • Cut the remaining tomato flesh into small cubes.
    • Place the tomato cubes in a bowl.
  2. Mix Ingredients:
    • Add salt and pepper to the tomato cubes.
    • Add the finely chopped red onion, fresh parsley, fresh dill, and dried oregano.
    • Crack in the eggs.
    • Add the tablespoon of tomato paste and the three tablespoons of flour.
    • Mix everything together until well combined.
  3. Fry the Tomato Balls:
    • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Using a spoon, carefully place portions of the mixture into the hot oil.
    • Fry the tomato balls well on both sides until they are golden brown.
    • Remove the fried tomato balls and let them drain on paper towels for 2 minutes.
  4. Serve:
    • Place the fried tomato balls on a serving dish.
    • Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, extra parsley, and cherry tomatoes.

Enjoy your delicious fried tomato balls! Bon appétit – Kali orexi!