KEFTEDES apo SPANAKI: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp Cheese AND Tzatziki Yogurt Dressing

Cuisine & Diet:  Dairy, Greek, Hanukkah, Jewish, Kid-Friendly, Mediterranean, Mimounah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sephardic, Shabbat, Shavuot, Vegetarian
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  • Keftedes apo Spanaki: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp Cheese
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GENERAL INGREDIENTS:
Thick, whole milk Greek yogurt
Greek kefalotyri cheese or other sharp, hard cheese such as goat gouda or Parmesan
Greek style whole milk yogurt (or mix of 1 whole milk yogurt and labne)
Sour cream
Eggs
Fresh or frozen spinach
Onions
Garlic
Cucumber
Fresh dill leaves
Flat leaf/Italian parsley
Lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
White wine vinegar
All-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Black pepper

EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons
Large chef’s/chopping knife and cutting board
Large pot or saucepan, to boil spinach
Fine mesh strainer, to drain cooked spinach
Medium frying pan or skillet, to cook onions
Large frying pan or skillet, to fry fritters
Large ceramic plate lined with paper towels, to drain oil from fritters
Large mixing bowl and mixing spoon, to mix batter
Spatula and fork
Small bowl and spoon

 

Jennifer Abadi | KEFTEDES apo SPANAKI: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp Cheese AND Tzatziki Yogurt Dressing