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Revithokeftedes
Ρεβιθοκεφτέδες
Greek chickpea fritters from Sifnos
Wine & oil daysPrep 20 minCook 15 minServes 4Plus overnight soaking
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Grind the raw soaked chickpeas in a food processor until fine.
- Mix in the onion, herbs, cumin, flour, salt and pepper.
- Shape into small flat patties.
- Shallow-fry 3 minutes a side until golden. Serve with lemon.
Tip. Greece’s answer to falafel, made with fewer herbs and more mint.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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