Zucchini Balls (Kolokythokeftedes) Recipe

Zucchini Balls (Kolokythokeftedes) Recipe

  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1/2 carrot, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 celery root (celeriac), peeled and grated
  • 3/4 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
  • 1/2 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • oil for frying
  1. Mix zucchini, onion, carrot, garlic, celery root, anise seed, celery seed, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gradually stir in flour until you have a soft, wet dough that sticks to your hands.
  2. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop dough by tablespoons into the skillet, and fry on both sides until lightly browned.