KOFTEDES (MEATBALLS/PATTIES) WITH COLOCASIA ROOT AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

• • 700 g Colocasia root (Taro root)
• • 250 g Feta cheese
• • 2 tbsp Olive oil
• • 1 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
• • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
• • 6-7 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• • 1 tsp Lemon juice
• • 6 tbsp Cornflour (Cornstarch)
• • Salt and freshly ground pepper

For coating

• • Flour

For frying

• • Sunflower oil

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2. Wash the colocasia root well while it is still unpeeled and wrap it in aluminum foil. Bake it in the oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours (until it softens). Mash the feta cheese with a fork.
3. 3. When the colocasia is cooked, remove it from the oven and peel it. Grate the colocasia on the coarse side of the grater and place it in a bowl. Add the feta cheese. Mix well so the two ingredients are incorporated, and then add the remaining ingredients (olive oil, dill, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, cornflour, salt, pepper).
4. 4. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to cool and firm up. Once the mixture is ready, shape it into small croquettes (patties), coat them in flour, and fry them in hot oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove them onto a tray lined with absorbent paper to drain excess oil and serve them along with tomato jam.