Shared by Renana Shvil
Swiss Chard and Herb Fritters
Yield: 18 pattiesTime: 1h 15minThis recipe was shared by Renana Shvil. Read more about her family in "Tastes of Tunisia by Way of Israel, in New York" and try her recipe for mashweye salad with tomatoes, peppers and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ bunches swiss chard, de-stemmed and washed (about 5 cups chopped)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 bunch dill
- 3 medium onions, grated on large size box grater, excess water squeezed out
- 1 tablespoon harissa
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds, ground
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 3 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- 2 eggs, for dipping
Preparation
Step 1
Sprinkle chard leaves with salt and let sit in colander 10 minutes. Working by hand, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely.
Step 2
Combine parsley, cilantro, and dill and finely chop.
Step 3
Place chard, chopped herbs, onion, harissa, coriander, caraway, bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in large bowl and combine well.
Step 4
Add eggs and mix to incorporate.
Step 5
Shape 3 tablespoons of the mixture into round flat patties. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Step 6
Pour ¼ inch of oil into a large heavy bottomed skillet and heat over medium high heat.
Step 7
Dip each patty into egg and add to oil. Fry 2-3 minutes on each side until a crust forms and the patties are set. Remove from oil and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
Step 8
Serve immediately or at room temperature with mashweye salad or greek yogurt.
