Top 5 Easy Fritters, From Around The World
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1. Greece, Courgette Fritters Kolokithokeftedes
Courgette or Zucchini, is said to have originated from the Americas. Courgette was first introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century. It has since spread to other parts of the world, and courgette became particularly popular in Mediterranean cuisine. An easy Greek Courgette recipe you may want to try is called, Kolokithokeftedes. A courgette fritter with feta cheese, basil, dill and cumin.
Paired with a zesty, honey yogurt dipping sauce !
2. Mexico, Corn Fritters
Corn is a staple crop across the Americas, and it was first domesticated by the indigenous people of Mesoamerica. For centuries, a variety of corn fritters have been known to be made by Native American Tribes. It is a popular main or side dish even during the colonisation of the Americas, as recorded in early American cookbook. Since then, recipes for corn fritters have evolved into various regional recipes. A popular fritter to try would the Mexican “elote fritters”, made using fresh corn and mixed in a spiced batter.
Paired with sour cream, cheese and spices!
3. India, Pakora
Chickpea flour also known as besan or gram flour, is an essential ingredient in the Indian fritter. Vegetables are coated in a spiced batter made from gram flour. Pakora, can be made from nearly any vegetables including lentils, onions and potatoes. By large, it is one of the most popular Indian savoury snack, an endless variation of Pakora can be found across India. Fried foods and fritters have been a part of the Indian cuisine since ancient times. Therefore it is no surprise, that the word “pakora” seems to be related to the Sanskrit word “pakvavata” which means fried snack.
Pakora can be eaten with a variety of sauces and the most popular ones are : Mint Chutney, Yogurt Dip, Tamarind chutney, Hot sauce or Tomato Ketchup.
4. Japan, Tempura
The Portuguese introduced several culinary techniques to Japan including frying techniques. This was the beginning for Tempura. Eventually, tempura gained popularity during the Edo period (17th-19th century) and this remains so today. The batter is light, and crisp. Some of the most common vegetables that are used in tempura : sweet potato, kabocha squash, shiitake mushrooms to name a few. Seafood such prawns, squid , scallops and crab are popular choices. There are so many ingredients that you can make tempura from! Therefore this is an absolute perfect way to eat your veggies, especially for picky eaters.
5. South Africa, Pumpkin Fritters
Last but not least on the list, is “pampoenkoekies” which is a South African pumpkin fritter. Pumpkin is used in a lot