Htipiti Greek Feta Dip Recipes

HTIPITI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C / fan 180°C/ 400°F / gas mark 6.
• Place the red peppers in a roast tin and brush lightly with oil.
• Place the tin in the oven and roast for 40 minutes, turning halfway through. If the peppers aren't tender and wrinkly give them a little more time in the oven until they are.
• Remove the heat and let it cool.
• When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel and deseed them, then chop them finely.
• Place the peppers, cheese, oil, black pepper and chilli in a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
• Serve with flatbread and vegetable crudités. Enjoy!

FETA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP (HTIPITI)

Steps:

• Puree everything in a food processor.

TIROKAFTERI (GREEK FETA DIP)

Steps:

• Firsty, put the feta in a bowl with water. Let it stand for 1 hour. Then drain and cut in cubes.
• Grill or fry the pepper,remove the seeds and cut into pieces.
• Put the feta cubes in a electric mixer bowl , add the pepper in pieces and begin beating.Add the vinegar and gradually the olive oil.
• In the end add the oregano and stir.
• Ready! It can be kept covered in bowl in the fridge for up to 5 days.

SPICY GREEK FETA DIP (TIROKAFTERI)

Steps:

• Combine feta cheese, red peppers, oil, vinegar, garlic, and pepper flakes in a food processor; puree until smooth.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.

GREEK FETA CHEESE SPREAD (HTIPITI)

Steps:

• In food processor, combine cheese, oil, lemon juice, garlic, green onions, tomatoes and red peppers.
• Blend well to form a nice smooth paste.
• If too thick, thin with a little more oil.
• Serve with pita bread, crackers or crusty bread.

GREEK TOMATO FETA FRITTERS (DOMATOKEFTETHES)

Steps:

• Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine.
• Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
• Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached.
• Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
• Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.