Scamorza and Revithia Fritters
A Greek-inspired snack or appetizer featuring crispy fritters filled with the creamy taste of scamorza cheese and earthy lentils.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup revithia (lentils)
- ●8 oz scamorza cheese
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the revithia to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- 3
Add the scamorza cheese to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- 4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties or balls.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
When the oil is hot, add a few of the fritters to the skillet (do not overcrowd).
- 7
Fry the fritters until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 9
Serve the fritters warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or oregano if desired.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining fritters.