Domatokeftedes (Tomato balls)
5 ripe tomatoes
2 finely chopped onions
2 spring onions with their leaves finely chopped
½ fresh finely chopped mint
2 spoonfuls finely chopped fresh oregano
2 spoonfuls finely chopped fresh thyme
1 spoonful bukovo
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 cup spicy kefalotyri cheese (grated)
4-5 spoonfuls self-rising flour
Olive oil for frying
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Domatokeftedes (Tomato balls)
Wash and chop the tomatoes. Put the tomatoes, onions, spring onions in a bowl and mix together with a spoon. Add the thyme, oregano, mint, cheese, egg and the “bukovo” (spicy red pepper flakes) and season with salt and pepper. Slowly stir in the flour to a mush-like consistency.
Domatokeftedes (Tomato balls)
In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and using a spoon drop the dough balls in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain the “domatokeftedes” on kitchen paper and serve.
