Almost Turkish Recipes

Leek Fritters (Pırasa Mücveri)





























Although "the" fritter, or mücver in Turkish, dish in Turkish cuisine is the zucchini one (here's the recipe), variations are popular as well. Among the different versions of mücver, leek is the best, if you ask me.

2-3 stalk leeks, washed and trimmed-the end dark green parts

3 eggs
1 cup feta
1/4 cup parsley, chopped finely
1/4 cup mint, chopped finely
3/4 cup flour
salt
black pepper

1/2 cup frying oil (I use olive oil but you can use corn, sun flower, or canola)

-Put the leeks in a food processor or chop them well, very fine
-Mix all the ingredients. If the batter is too runny, add more flour.
-Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
-Drop scoops of batter in hot oil. Make sure they don't touch.
-Fry them on each side until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
-when done, place fritters on paper towel to drain excessive oil.
-Serve with plain yogurt or garlicy yogurt sauce. 
(For garlicy yogurt sauce beat 1 cup of yogurt with 1 clove of minced garlic and a pinch of salt.)

8 comments:

  1. Anonymous9:09 AM

    Hm, yum! I had leeks in my fridge that I didn't know how to use so I made this today and these fritters are absolutely delicious! I used some aged cheddar since I didn't have any feta. Thanks for posting this great recipe!

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  3. Hm ..., it looks delicious

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  4. It looks delicious, I never saw something like this before. Thanks for your healthy recipe :P

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  5. Hey i like your recipes, I have do it and accompany it with this sauce
    Sauce it was fantastic
    Thanks

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