Tirokroketes/ Greek Fried Cheese Balls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
14 cheese balls
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Tirokroketes/ Greek Fried Cheese Balls
Description
This recipe combines three types of cheese to capture a balance of sharpness, saltiness, and meltability. The mixture is bound with eggs and milk and seasoned with paprika and black pepper for warmth and subtle spice. Chilling the mixture helps it firm up, making it easier to form into walnut-sized balls.
The balls are dredged in flour before frying to create a crisp crust. They fry quickly in hot oil until golden and evenly cooked. The frying method seals in the creamy cheese filling, providing a contrast in textures with the crunchy exterior.
Tirokroketes are traditionally served warm and often accompanied by tzatziki or tomato sauce, making them a flavorful finger food for gatherings or a savory snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 4 oz graviera cheese
- 4 oz gouda
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp paprika
- black pepper to taste
- all-purpose flour for dredging
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
How to make Tirokroketes:
- In a mixing bowl, add the grated cheeses (feta, graviera, gouda), the eggs, and the milk. Combine the mixture well and season with pepper and paprika. Add in some bread crumbs, if the mixture looks too runny.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the mixture to firm up.
- When the cheese mixture is ready, add some flour to a bowl or plate. Form the mixture and roll into balls, walnut-sized balls. Then, roll the balls into flour and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot and fry 5-6 balls at a time until golden all around.This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the cheese balls from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve warm with tzatziki or tomato sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
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