VEGAN GREEK ISLAND TOMATO FRITTERS

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds 675 g ripe firm-fleshed tomatoes, chopped
• 3 scallions (white and tender green parts, finely chopped)
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 4 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (as needed)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Extra-virgin Greek olive oil or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the fritters: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped tomatoes, scallions, herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour and the baking powder in a small bowl and add it to the tomatoes, mixing well. Add more flour if necessary to give the mixture the consistency of a thick batter. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat about 1 1/2 inches/4 cm of oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, drop a tablespoon of the batter at a time into the skillet and fry the tomato fritters on both sides until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels. Serve hot.