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Turnip and Feta Fritters

The golden fritters are absolutely delicious and crunchy dipped in tzatziki sauce.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greece
Keyword: feta cheese, turnips

Ingredients

  • 2 turnips, peeled and cubed
  • 1 brown onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 250 g flour
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • place a pot with water and bring it to boiling. Add the turnip and boil until tender for 15–20 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer them into a plate and set aside. Over medium heat place a pan and saute the onion until lightly golden.
  • Use a food processor to blend until a thick mixture from the onion, cooked turnip, flour, egg, cumin and mint.
  • Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and stir with feta.
  • Over a medium heat place a frying pan with oil and place a spoon of the mixture into the pan.
  • Fry for a few of minutes until fritters are golden brown.
  • Place them on a paper tower to drain any extra oil and season with salt.