Zucchini Balls (Kolokythokeftedes)

Grated zucchini, carrot, and celery root are seasoned with anise and celery seed and fried for a delicious appetizer or side dish.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 644 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• oil for frying
• 1 onion, grated
• ½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• ½ carrot, grated
• 1 zucchini, grated
• ½ celery root (celeriac), peeled and grated
• ¾ tablespoon anise seed, crushed
• ½ tablespoon celery seed

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.