MEDITERRANEAN RECIPE, GREECE FRIED CHICK PEA PATTIES WITH SESAME SEED SAUCE

APPETIZERS – HOT APPETIZERS

REVITHOKEFTEDES ME TAHINI SALTSA

PINTEREST

GREECE FRIED CHICK PEA PATTIES

GROCERIES

ONE 20-OUNCE CAN CHICK-PEAS 

½ CUP MINCED ONION

2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER

1 EGG, BEATEN

2 TABLESPOONS MINCED PARSLEY SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE 

DASH OF DRIED OREGANO

2 TABLESPOONS GRATED SHARP CHEESE, SUCH AS KEFALOTIRI 

1 TO 2 TABLESPOONS WATER (IF NEEDED) 

FLOUR FOR ROLLING

VEGETABLE OIL FOR FRYING 

TUTORIALS

Chickpeas should be drained and rinsed with cold water.

Mash with a fork, or mix or process in a blender or food processor.

Remove from heat after the onion is tender and yellow.

Combine chickpeas, beaten egg, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and grated cheese in a mixing bowl.

If required, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water to make a soft mixture. Form into 2-inch patties.

Roll in flour and cook till brown in oil.

Serve with Sesame Seed Sauce on the side.

SESAME SEED SAUCE

GROCERIES

1 TABLESPOON MINCED GARLIC

 ½ CUP TAHINI (SESAME SEED PASTE) 

6 TABLESPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE APPROXIMATELY

⅓ CUP COLD WATER 

½ TEASPOON GROUND CUMIN SALT TO TASTE 

TUTORIALS

Mix the garlic into the tahini, then gradually add the lemon juice and cool water to form a smooth, creamy dressing. 

Add the cumin and salt.